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#289524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallienus, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVG
(palm-branch right)
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 coin minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus (260-268 AD) and was used throughout the Roman Empire. It was made of silver and had a unique design, featuring the emperor's portrait on one side and various gods and goddesses on the other. The coin was introduced as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman coin for centuries, and was meant to address the empire's financial problems by reducing the amount of silver used in coinage. Despite its introduction, the Antoninianus faced opposition from the Roman Senate and was eventually replaced by the argenteus, a coin made of pure silver.