Antoninianus - Gallienus (VICTORIA AVG VII; Victory) (260-268) front Antoninianus - Gallienus (VICTORIA AVG VII; Victory) (260-268) back
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Antoninianus - Gallienus VICTORIA AVG VII; Victory

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
260-268
Value
Antoninianus (1)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#289221
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand, sometimes at her feet, captive.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA AVG VII

Translation:
Victoria Augusti Septima.
Seventh victory of the emperor (Augustus).

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus and the goddess Victory, was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that aimed to promote the ideals of military victory and imperial power. The coin's design, which includes a depiction of Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizes the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to bring peace and prosperity to its territories. The use of silver in the coin's minting also signifies the value and wealth of the Roman Empire during this time period.