Aureus - Gallienus (FELICITAS AVGG; Felicitas) (256-260) front Aureus - Gallienus (FELICITAS AVGG; Felicitas) (256-260) back
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Aureus - Gallienus FELICITAS AVGG; Felicitas

 
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Description
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
256-260
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#286722
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Felicitas, draped, standing right, holding caduceus in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FELICITAS AVGG

Translation:
Felicitas Duorum Augustorum.
Good fortune of the two emperors (Augusti).

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aureus - Gallienus (FELICITAS AVGG; Felicitas) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck, prosperity, and happiness. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 253 to 268 AD. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the prosperity and happiness that the Roman Empire enjoyed during Gallienus' reign.