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Aureus - Gallienus VICTORIA AVG
| Gold | 3 g | 21 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallienus, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, crowned by Victory.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Unabridged legend: Victoria Augusti.
Translation: Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Gallienus (VICTORIA AVG) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts an image of the Roman Emperor Gallienus, while the reverse side features the goddess Victoria standing on a prow, holding a wreath and a scepter. This combination of Roman imperial imagery and Greek mythological symbols reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greek territories. Additionally, the use of gold in the coin's production highlights the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during this period.
