© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Gallienus OB LIBERTAT REC; Liberalitas
| Gold | 3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding cap in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: OB LIBERTAT REC
Translation:
Ob Libertatem Receptam.
For the recovered liberty.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Gallienus (OB LIBERTAT REC; Liberalitas) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Liberalitas standing left, holding a libation bowl and a scepter, while her left arm rests on a column. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's commitment to freedom and the rule of law, and it was a departure from the more traditional reverse designs featuring mythological scenes or imperial portraits.
