Antoninianus - Gallienus VOTA DECENNALIA; Victory
| 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#288933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, writing on shield affixed to palm tree.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA DECENNALIA
Translation:
Votis Decennalia.
Vows (prayers) for ten years of rule.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was minted during the reign of Gallienus, who was a Roman emperor from 260 to 268 AD. During his reign, the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal strife. Despite these challenges, Gallienus was able to maintain stability and prosperity in the empire, and his coins, like the Antoninianus, remain a testament to the empire's enduring legacy.