Aureus - Gallienus ORIENS AVG; Sol
| 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#288490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing or walking left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand. Officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORIENS AVG
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Translation:
Oriens Augusti.
The rising sun of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Gallienus (ORIENS AVG; Sol) coin was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century. This period saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the empire's very existence. Despite these challenges, the coin still features the traditional imagery of the Roman Empire, such as the emperor's portrait and the personification of the sun god Sol, indicating the empire's continued influence and power.
