As - Gallienus (PAX AVGG S C; Pax) (257-258) front As - Gallienus (PAX AVGG S C; Pax) (257-258) back
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As - Gallienus PAX AVGG S C; Pax

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
257-258
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#286704
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PAX AVGG S C

Translation:
Pax Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Peace of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the As - Gallienus (PAX AVGG S C; Pax) coin is that it features the goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse, which is a symbol of peace and unity during a time of great turmoil and conflict in the Roman Empire. Despite the challenges faced during his reign, Gallienus made efforts to restore peace and stability to the empire, and this coin serves as a representation of those efforts.