Aureus - Gallienus PAX AVGG; Pax
| 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 | 257-258 |
| 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#286766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGG
Translation:
Pax Duorum Augustorum.
Peace of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Gallienus coin was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Pax (Peace) on the reverse, suggests that the Roman Empire was promoting a message of peace and stability during a period of conflict and upheaval. Despite the challenges of the time, the Roman Empire continued to mint coins like the Aureus - Gallienus, which remain valuable and highly sought after by collectors today.