© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus VIRTVS AVGG
| Billon (.272 silver) | 3.5 g | 23.5 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 | 257-258 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Billon (.272 silver) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Gallienus, in military attire, standing left, holding spear in right hand and ensign in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Formerly attributed to Lugdunum in the RIC of 1927, reassigned to the Cologne mint (mint I) by Elmer, then by S. Estiot currently.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century. This period saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions, which weakened the empire's economy and stability. Despite these challenges, the production of coins like the Antoninianus continued, providing a glimpse into the economic and political systems of the time.
