Antoninianus - Gallienus VIRTVS AVGG
| Silver | 3.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 253-254 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286259 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Gallienus and Valerian, in military attire, standing face to face, one holding Victory and the other holding globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (253-254 AD), was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design. It featured a radiate crown on the emperor's head, which symbolized the power of the sun god Sol Invictus, who was revered by the Romans at the time. This design change marked a shift towards a more mystical and spiritual representation of the emperor's authority, and was a departure from the more traditional military-focused imagery found on earlier Roman coins.