Antoninianus - Gallienus PROVIDENTIA AVGG, Providentia

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year257-258
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.4 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#163, OCRE#ric.5.gall(1).163
Obverse descriptionHead of Gallienus, radiate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP GALLIENVS P F AVG GERM
(Translation: Imperator Gallienus Pius Felix Augustus Germanicus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Gallienus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans.)
Reverse descriptionProvidentia, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPROVIDENTIA AVGG
(Translation: Providentia Duorum Augustorum. Foresight of the two emperors (Augusti).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (257-258)  - -
Catalog ID2890155240
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