Aureus - Gallienus RESTITVTOR ORBIS
| 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#286768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallienus, in military attire, standing left, raising kneeling woman with right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTITVTOR ORBIS
Translation:
Restitutor Orbis.
Restorer of the city (Rome).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Gallienus (RESTITVTOR ORBIS) coin was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The emperor Gallienus, who ruled from 253 to 268 AD, faced numerous challenges during his reign, including invasions by barbarian tribes, internal power struggles, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coinage issued during his reign, such as the Aureus - Gallienus (RESTITVTOR ORBIS) coin, continued to be minted in gold, indicating the wealth and power of the Roman Empire at the time.