© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Gallienus AETERNITAS AVGG
| Gold | 5.6 g | - |
| 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 | 253-259 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallienus, walking right, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITAS AVGG
Translation:
Aeternitas Duorum Augustorum.
Eternity of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Gallienus (AETERNITAS AVGG) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor Gallienus wearing a radiate crown and a cuirass, while the reverse side shows the goddess Aeternitas standing on a globe, surrounded by the legend "AETERNITAS AVGG" (Eternity of the Emperors). This blend of Roman imperial imagery and Greek mythological symbols reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into the Mediterranean world.
