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As - Gallienus VICTORIA GERMANICA

 
Bronze 3.1 g 22 mm
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
Weight
3.1 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#286709
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Gallienus, in military attire, crowned by Victory; at his feet, two captives.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA GERMANICA

Translation:
Victoria Germanica.
Victory over the Germans.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victoria on the reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's victory over the Germanic tribes.