Aureus - Gallienus MARTI PROPVGNATORI; Mars
| 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#288486 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, running right, holding olive-branch in right hand and shield in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PROPVGNATORI
Translation:
Marti Propugnatori.
Mars, the defender.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Gallienus (MARTI PROPVGNATORI; Mars) coin is that it features the Roman god of war, Mars, on one side, and the emperor Gallienus on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century, and the image of Mars was likely meant to symbolize the empire's military strength and power. Despite the challenges faced during this period, the Roman Empire continued to produce high-quality coins like the Aureus - Gallienus, which have become highly sought after by collectors and historians today.
