Antoninianus - Gallienus VIRT GALLIENI AVG
| 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#288900 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallienus, walking left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, treading down enemy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRT GALLIENI AVG
Translation:
Virtuti Gallieni Augusti.
To the virtue of emperor (Augustus) Gallienus.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus, also known as the Gallienus, was a coin introduced by the Roman Emperor Gallienus in 260 AD, during a time of economic crisis and military challenges. It was made of silver, but its purity was lower than that of previous Roman silver coins, which had been minted with a higher percentage of pure silver. Despite this, the Antoninianus remained a widely used and influential coin throughout the Roman Empire, and its design was imitated by other cultures for centuries to come.