Aureus - Gallienus LIBERALITAS AVGG III
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 | 256-257 |
| 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#286714 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallienus and Valerian, seated left on curule chairs; behind them, citizen standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGG III
Translation:
Liberatlitas Duorum Augustorum Tertia.
Third liberality of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Gallienus (LIBERALITAS AVGG III) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Liberalitas standing left, holding a libation bowl and a scepter, while her right hand rests on a shield. This design was meant to symbolize the emperor's commitment to upholding the principles of liberty and justice.