Aureus - Gallienus ANNONA AVG
| 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#288438 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing right, foot on prow, holding rudder on globe in right hand and corn-ears in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVG
Translation:
Annona Augusti.
Imperial grain supply.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Gallienus (ANNONA AVG) coin was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design features the image of the Roman goddess Annona, who was associated with agriculture and the grain supply, on the obverse (front side), and the emperor Gallienus on the reverse (back side). This coin was issued during a period of economic reform and devaluation of the Roman currency, and its gold content was reduced compared to earlier aurei. Despite these changes, the Aureus - Gallienus (ANNONA AVG) coin remained a valuable and highly sought-after currency during its time.