Denarius - Gallienus MARTI PACIFERO; Mars
| 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 | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Mars, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PACIFERO
Translation:
Marti Pacifero.
To Mars, the peacemaker.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Gallienus (MARTI PACIFERO; Mars) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 260 to 268 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Gallienus that depicted various gods and goddesses from the Roman pantheon, including Mars, the god of war, who is featured on the coin . The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of Roman military power and the emperor's role as a divine leader, protected by the gods.
