© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus VIRTVS AVGG
| Silver | 3.3 g | 20.5 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 | 255-256 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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
Mass varies: 2.64–3.99 g;Diameter varies: 19.8–21 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (255-256 AD), was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design. It featured a new portrait of the emperor, showing him with a more naturalistic and individualized representation, rather than the usual idealized image. This change in design was a departure from the traditional Roman coinage that had been used for centuries and marked a turning point in Roman numismatics.
