As - Gallienus ALACRITATI AVG
Bronze | - | - |
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 | As (1⁄32) |
Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
Composition | Bronze |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#289037 |
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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.