As - Gallienus (INDVLGENT AVG S C; Indulgentia) (260-268) front As - Gallienus (INDVLGENT AVG S C; Indulgentia) (260-268) back
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As - Gallienus INDVLGENT AVG S C; Indulgentia

 
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#289042
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Indulgentia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: INDVLGENT AVG S C

Translation:
Indulgentia Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Indulgence of the emperor. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the As - Gallienus (INDVLGENT AVG S C; Indulgentia) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Indulgentia, who was a personification of indulgence or indulgentia, a concept that was highly valued in ancient Rome. This design was meant to convey the idea of the emperor's generosity and willingness to grant favors to his subjects.