As - Gallienus VICTORIA AVGG; Victory
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 | 254-255 |
| 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#286677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing, resting right hand on shield and holding palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGG
Translation:
Victoria Duorum Augustorum.
Victory of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin As - Gallienus (VICTORIA AVGG; Victory) (254-255) 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 features the image of Emperor Gallienus, while the reverse (back) side depicts the goddess Victory (Victoria) holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military victories and dominance. This blend of Roman and Greek elements reflects the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greek territories.
