Aureus - Gallienus S P Q R
| 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#288500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion, walking right; on his back, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus.
The senate and the Roman people.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers during the military campaigns of Emperor Gallienus (260-268 AD). It was made of gold, which was a valuable and coveted metal at the time, and it was used to pay soldiers for their service and to purchase supplies for the military. The coin features an image of Emperor Gallienus on one side and the Roman goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the power and prestige of the Roman Empire.