Ancient Roman Coin – Emperor Gallienus (AD 260–268)
Antoninianus – PAX AVG – Rome Mint
Offered here is an authentic ancient Roman bronze antoninianus struck during the reign of Emperor Gallienus at the Rome Mint, dating to AD 260–268—a turbulent period known as the Crisis of the Third Century.
Emperor: Gallienus (AD 253–268)
Denomination: Antoninianus
Mint: Rome
Date: AD 260–268
Metal: AE Bronze (originally silver-washed)
Weight: 2.34 grams
Reference: RIC V-1 241
Obverse: Radiate bust of Gallienus with legend GALLIENVS AVG
Reverse: Pax, the Roman goddess of peace, standing left holding a branch and scepter, with legend PAX AVG(“The Peace of the Emperor”)
Legends partially visible
Reverse figure clear and well-defined
Honest wear with natural ancient patina
No modern cleaning or tooling
Condition exactly as shown in photos
I have included brightly lit images to clearly show remaining detail and surface characteristics.
The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.
Struck during one of the most unstable periods in Roman history, this coin circulated during a time of invasions, economic collapse, and political unrest. The reverse legend PAX AVG served as imperial propaganda, offering a promise of peace amid chaos.
More than 1,700 years old, this coin is a tangible artifact of Roman civilization—handled by soldiers, merchants, and citizens of the ancient world.
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