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Shop Roman Empire Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (about 1755-1770 years ago)
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Roman Empire Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (about 1755-1770 years ago)

Sale Price:$276.25 Original Price:$325.00
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This silver-washed bronze coin was minted during the sole reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled during the turbulent "Crisis of the Third Century" when the Roman Empire faced unprecedented military and economic challenges. The antoninianus had become the standard silver denomination, though by this time it contained significantly reduced precious metal content.

Coin Description:

  • Front side: Radiate bust (wearing spiked crown) of Gallienus facing right; Latin inscription "GALLIENVS AVG" (Gallienus Augustus)

  • Back side: Military trophy (display of captured arms) standing between two seated captives; inscription "PAX FVNDATA" (Peace Established)

Technical Details:

  • Silver-washed bronze composition, weighing 4.29 grams

  • Antoninianus denomination (nominally a double denarius despite reduced silver content)

  • Reference: RIC-652

  • No certification mentioned

  • Date: 253-268 CE

  • Condition: Not specified

Historical Significance:

Gallienus ruled during one of the most challenging periods in Roman history, when the empire faced invasions on multiple frontiers and numerous internal revolts. Despite these challenges, he implemented important military reforms and managed to stabilize portions of the empire. The "Peace Established" message on this coin likely celebrates a specific military victory, with the trophy and captives emphasizing Roman dominance over defeated enemies, though such propaganda often contrasted sharply with the empire's actual circumstances.

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This silver-washed bronze coin was minted during the sole reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled during the turbulent "Crisis of the Third Century" when the Roman Empire faced unprecedented military and economic challenges. The antoninianus had become the standard silver denomination, though by this time it contained significantly reduced precious metal content.

Coin Description:

  • Front side: Radiate bust (wearing spiked crown) of Gallienus facing right; Latin inscription "GALLIENVS AVG" (Gallienus Augustus)

  • Back side: Military trophy (display of captured arms) standing between two seated captives; inscription "PAX FVNDATA" (Peace Established)

Technical Details:

  • Silver-washed bronze composition, weighing 4.29 grams

  • Antoninianus denomination (nominally a double denarius despite reduced silver content)

  • Reference: RIC-652

  • No certification mentioned

  • Date: 253-268 CE

  • Condition: Not specified

Historical Significance:

Gallienus ruled during one of the most challenging periods in Roman history, when the empire faced invasions on multiple frontiers and numerous internal revolts. Despite these challenges, he implemented important military reforms and managed to stabilize portions of the empire. The "Peace Established" message on this coin likely celebrates a specific military victory, with the trophy and captives emphasizing Roman dominance over defeated enemies, though such propaganda often contrasted sharply with the empire's actual circumstances.

This silver-washed bronze coin was minted during the sole reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled during the turbulent "Crisis of the Third Century" when the Roman Empire faced unprecedented military and economic challenges. The antoninianus had become the standard silver denomination, though by this time it contained significantly reduced precious metal content.

Coin Description:

  • Front side: Radiate bust (wearing spiked crown) of Gallienus facing right; Latin inscription "GALLIENVS AVG" (Gallienus Augustus)

  • Back side: Military trophy (display of captured arms) standing between two seated captives; inscription "PAX FVNDATA" (Peace Established)

Technical Details:

  • Silver-washed bronze composition, weighing 4.29 grams

  • Antoninianus denomination (nominally a double denarius despite reduced silver content)

  • Reference: RIC-652

  • No certification mentioned

  • Date: 253-268 CE

  • Condition: Not specified

Historical Significance:

Gallienus ruled during one of the most challenging periods in Roman history, when the empire faced invasions on multiple frontiers and numerous internal revolts. Despite these challenges, he implemented important military reforms and managed to stabilize portions of the empire. The "Peace Established" message on this coin likely celebrates a specific military victory, with the trophy and captives emphasizing Roman dominance over defeated enemies, though such propaganda often contrasted sharply with the empire's actual circumstances.

Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus (/ˌɡæliˈɛnəs/; c. 218 – September 268) was Roman emperor with his father Valerian from 253 to 260 and alone from 260 to 268. He ruled during the Crisis of the Third Century that nearly caused the collapse of the empire. He won numerous military victories against usurpers and Germanic tribes, but was unable to prevent the secession of important provinces. His 15-year reign was the longest in half a century.

Born into a wealthy and traditional senatorial family, Gallienus was the son of Valerian and Mariniana. Valerian became Emperor in September 253 and had the Roman Senate elevate Gallienus to the rank of Augustus. Valerian divided the empire between him and his son, with Valerian ruling the east and his son the west. Gallienus defeated the usurper Ingenuus in 258 and destroyed an Alemanni army at Mediolanum in 259.

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