by Nate Hoffman | Jun 23, 2025 | Ancient Rome, German Coins, History, Roman Coin History, Roman History
German Coins in the First Millennium (and a little before) In 113 BC Rome began its efforts to conquer the German tribes (fig. 1): the Helvetii, the Teutons, the Guals, the Alemanni, and countless others. Though the Romans never held all of Germany many Roman...
by Gordon Multimedia | Jun 14, 2024 | Ancient Rome, Roman Coin History
Gallienus, full name Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus, was a Roman emperor from 253 to 268 AD. He co-reigned with his father, Valerian, from 253 until Valerian’s capture in 260, after which Gallienus ruled alone until his assassination in 268. Early Life and...
by Gordon Multimedia | Aug 7, 2023 | Ancient Rome, Roman Coin History
Welcome to Curiosity Coins, where we embark on a captivating journey through time to explore the rich history of Ancient Roman coins. Delve into the world of these remarkable artifacts and discover how they hold a mesmerizing blend of historical, cultural, and...
by Gordon Multimedia | Feb 27, 2023 | Ancient Rome, Roman Coin History
Gallienus was Roman Emperor from 253 to 268. He is best known for his military reforms, which included the reorganization of the Roman army and the introduction of mobile field units called comitatenses. During his reign, the Roman Empire was beset by numerous...
