Antoninianus - Gallienus VICTORIA GERMANICA; 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 | 256-259 |
| 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#286320 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing on globe; flanked on each side by captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA GERMANICA
Translation:
Victoria Germanica.
Victory over the Germans.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus and the VICTORIA GERMANICA (Victory) inscription was issued during a time of significant military conflict for the Roman Empire. Specifically, it was minted during the Gothic War (256-259 AD), which was a series of battles fought between the Romans and the Goths, a Germanic tribe that had invaded the empire's territories. Despite the challenges of this conflict, the Roman Empire was able to maintain its control over its territories and continue minting coins like this one, which feature symbols of victory and power.
