Antoninianus - Gallienus VIRTVTI AVG
| 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#289534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trophy between two captives. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVTI AVG
SPQR
Translation:
Virtuti Augusti.
To the courage of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus, also known as the Gallienus, was a coin introduced by the Roman Emperor Gallienus in 260 AD, during a time of economic crisis and military challenges. It was made of silver, but its purity was lower than that of previous Roman silver coins, which had been minted with a higher percentage of pure silver. Despite this, the Antoninianus remained a widely used coin throughout the Roman Empire and was valued for its durability and portability. It was often used for trade and commerce, and its design featured an image of the emperor on one side and various gods and goddesses on the other. The coin's name, "Antoninianus," was derived from the name of Gallienus' father, Antoninus, who had been a previous Roman emperor.