As - Gallienus (S C; Providentia) (256-257) front As - Gallienus (S C; Providentia) (256-257) back
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As - Gallienus S C; Providentia

 
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
256-257
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#286689
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S C

Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin As - Gallienus (S C; Providentia) (256-257) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Providentia on the reverse side, which symbolizes the empire's prosperity and good fortune.