Aureus - Gallienus ABVNDANTIA AVG; Abundantia
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ABVNDANTIA AVG
Translation:
Abundantia Augusti.
Imperial abundance.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Gallienus coin was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Abundantia, reflects the empire's shift towards a more centralized economy and the increasing importance of trade and commerce. The coin's gold content also made it a valuable and sought-after currency, both within the empire and beyond its borders. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this period, the Aureus - Gallienus coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman currency and the power of the Roman Empire.
