Antoninianus - Gallienus VIRTVS AVG; Mars
| 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#288907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, standing right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
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 coin featuring Gallienus (VIRTVS AVG; Mars) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted various gods and goddesses, as well as personifications of virtues and abstract concepts. This particular coin features Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse, and is made of silver. It's interesting to note that the coin's design and imagery were meant to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a powerful and prosperous state, and to reinforce the idea of the emperor as a divine and powerful leader.
