As - Gallienus VIRTVS AVG S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| 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#289063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVG S C
Translation:
Virtus Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Courage of the emperor. 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 (VIRTVS AVG S C) (260-268) 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 Latin inscription "VIRTVS AVG S C" (Virtus Augusti, or "the virtue of the emperor"). 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.
