Aureus - Gallienus (CONCORDIA AVG) (260-268) front Aureus - Gallienus (CONCORDIA AVG) (260-268) back
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Aureus - Gallienus CONCORDIA AVG

 
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Description
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
References
Numista
N#288440
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Concordia, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONCORDIA AVG

Translation:
Concordia Augusta.
Venerable harmony.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aureus - Gallienus (CONCORDIA AVG) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which symbolizes unity and harmony within the Roman Empire. This image was chosen by Emperor Gallienus to promote unity and stability during a time of civil war and political instability.