© martin buser Liesberg
© martin buser Liesberg
Antoninianus - Gallienus VICTORIAE AVGG IT GERM
| Silver | 4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 256-257 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#46323 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Victoria standing to the left, a prisoner at her feet, a palm in her left hand and a crown in her right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE AVGG IT GERM
Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Gallienus, who was the Roman Emperor from 253 to 268 AD. During his reign, the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal conflicts. Despite these challenges, Gallienus was able to maintain the empire's stability and prosperity, and his coins, like the Antoninianus, remain a testament to the empire's enduring legacy.
