Aureus - Gallienus VBERITAS AVG; Uberitas
| 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#288501 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding grapes or purse in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VBERITAS AVG
Translation:
Uberitas Augusti.
To the fruitfulness (abundance) of the emperor (Augustus).
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 Uberitas (or VBERITAS AVG) on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse, reflects the empire's shift towards a more centralized and autocratic government. The coin's gold content also speaks to the empire's wealth and power during this period. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during Gallienus' reign, including civil wars, barbarian invasions, and economic instability, the Aureus - Gallienus coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire.