Antoninianus - Gallienus VICTORIA AVG; Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath, trophy and shield inscribed CA. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVG
SPQR
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (260-268 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature the goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side. This was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, which typically featured images of gods and goddesses associated with the Roman state, such as Jupiter, Mars, and Venus. The inclusion of Victory on the coinage was a deliberate choice made by Gallienus to emphasize the importance of military victory and the power of the Roman army during his reign.
