Antoninianus - Gallienus VICTORIA AVGG; Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 257-258 |
| 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#286639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, leaning on shield, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGG
Translation:
Victoria Duorum Augustorum.
Victory of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (253-268 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor on one side and a personification of the Roman state (in this case, Victory) on the other. This innovation marked a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, which had previously featured images of gods and goddesses. The introduction of the emperor's portrait on coins was a way to emphasize the emperor's authority and legitimacy, and it became a standard feature of Roman coinage for centuries to come.
