As - Gallienus VICTORIA AVGG S C; Victory
Bronze | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Numista | N#286707 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGG S C
Translation:
Victoria Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Victory 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 Standard circulation coin As - Gallienus (VICTORIA AVGG S C; Victory) (257-258) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse (front) side depicts the emperor Gallienus in a radiate crown, while the reverse (back) side features the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, surrounded by the legend "VICTORIA AVGG S C" (Victory of the Augusti). This blending of Roman and Greek elements reflects the cultural exchange and synthesis that occurred during the Roman Empire, and is a testament to the diverse cultural heritage of the ancient world.