As - Gallienus VICTORIA GERM S C; 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 | 256-257 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286692 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA GERM S C
Unabridged legend: Victoria Germanica. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Victory over the Germans. 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 GERM S C; Victory) (256-257) 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 GERM S C" (Victory of the Germans). This blending of Roman and Greek elements reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Roman Empire, and is a notable feature of many coins from this period.