© Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Thüringens (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DE)
© Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Thüringens (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Gallienus VIRTVS AVGG
| Silver | 2.3 g | 20 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 | Silver |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286648 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, resting on shield and holding spear.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 1.97–2.58 g;Diameter varies: 19.52–20 mm;
Example of this type:
Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte Thüringens
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus (VIRTVS AVGG) and was minted in Rome between 257-258 AD, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's made of silver and weighs 2.3 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time. The coin's design features an image of Gallienus on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military prowess and the emperor's role as a victorious leader. It's worth noting that the coin's rarity and value can vary depending on its condition, provenance, and other factors, so it's important to have it appraised by a professional numismatist if you're interested in selling or collecting it.
