© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Denarius - Gallienus AETERNITAS AVG; Sol
| Silver | 1.9 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left, holding globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITAS AVG
Translation:
Aeternitas Augusti.
Eternity of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Gallienus coin features an image of the Roman god Sol on the reverse side, which is quite unique as it was not a common practice for Roman coins to depict gods in such a way. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who was known for his efforts to promote the cult of Sol Invictus, or the Unconquered Sun, which was a popular religion in the Roman Empire at the time. The inclusion of Sol on the coin may have been a way to promote this religion and reinforce the emperor's association with it.
