Obverse © tetricus79
Obverse © tetricus79
Antoninianus - Gallienus VIRTVS AVG
| Silver | 2.12 g | 21 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2.12 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#43433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Virtus to the left holding a haste behind him and in front of a shield.
-exists with S in right field
-exists with P or S in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVG
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (260-268 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor wearing a beard. This was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and signaled a shift towards a more relaxed attitude towards personal grooming in the Roman Empire.
