Aureus - Gallienus LIBERTAS AVGG; Libertas
| 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 | 253-257 |
| 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#286746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Libertas, draped, standing left, holding cap in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERTAS AVGG
Translation:
Libertas Duorum Augustorum.
Freedom of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Gallienus (LIBERTAS AVGG; Libertas) coin, minted during the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD), features an image of the goddess Libertas on the reverse side, symbolizing the idea of freedom and liberty, which was an important concept during the reign of Emperor Gallienus.