As - Gallienus (ALACRITATI AVG) (260-268) front As - Gallienus (ALACRITATI AVG) (260-268) back
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As - Gallienus ALACRITATI AVG

 
Bronze - -
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
As (1⁄32)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#289037
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Pegasus, flying right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ALACRITATI AVG

Translation:
Alacritati Augusti.
Rejoicing of the emperor (Augustus).

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the As - Gallienus (ALACRITATI AVG) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval power and victories.