Antoninianus - Gallienus VICTORIA AVG VIIII; Victory
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Numista | N#289225 |
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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 VIIII
Translation:
Victoria Augusti Nona.
Ninth 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 Roman Empire's military victories and ideals. The coin's design, with Victory standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizes the empire's naval power and dominance over the seas. This coin is a testament to the Roman Empire's military might and its ability to project power across the Mediterranean world.