Aureus - Gallienus ORIENS AVGG; Sol
| 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 | 258-255 |
| 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#286724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ORIENS AVGG
Translation:
Oriens Duorum Augustorum.
The rising sun of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Gallienus coin features the image of Sol, the Roman god of the sun, 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 its production was likely a symbol of the empire's continued power and influence. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this period, the Aureus - Gallienus coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.