Antoninianus - Gallienus VIRTVS 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#288914 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallienus, standing right, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; to left, suppliant woman; to right, seated captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVG
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus, also known as the Gallienus, was a silver coin introduced by the Roman Emperor Gallienus in 260 AD. It was designed to replace the denarius, which had been the standard Roman silver coin for centuries. The Antoninianus was made of silver, but it was actually worth more than the denarius, with a value of 20 to 25 denarii. This made it a more valuable and prestigious coin, and it was used to pay soldiers and civil servants. The coin features an image of Gallienus on one side and various gods and goddesses on the other. Despite its value, the Antoninianus was not widely accepted and was eventually replaced by other coins.