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#289073 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hands, holding whip in left hand. Officina mark in exergue.
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 significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design features the emperor Gallienus, who ruled from 260 to 268 AD, and the god Sol, who was worshipped as the personification of the sun. The coin's gold content was meant to symbolize the wealth and power of the Roman Empire, and it was used as a means of exchange for high-value transactions. Despite its value, the coin was not widely used by the general population, as it was mainly reserved for the wealthy elite.
