Aureus - Gallienus BONAE FORTVNAE; Fortuna
| 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#289068 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BONAE FORTVNAE
Translation:
Bonae Fortunae.
To good fortune.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Gallienus coin was used as a form of currency during the Roman Empire, and its value was equivalent to 25 silver denarii. It was made of gold, which was a valuable and coveted metal at the time, and it featured an image of the Roman goddess Fortuna on one side and the emperor Gallienus on the other. The coin was minted in Rome between 260 and 268 AD, during the reign of Gallienus, and it was used to pay soldiers, civil servants, and other officials. Despite its value, the coin was not widely used by the general population, as it was mainly used for large transactions and was not practical for everyday purchases.
