Aureus - Gallienus VICTORIA AVG II; Victory
| 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#288516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVG II
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Translation:
Victoria Augusti Secunda.
Second victory 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, featuring the goddess Victory on the reverse, was meant to symbolize the empire's military victories and the strength of its leadership. However, the coin was also minted during a period of inflation and economic instability, which led to a decrease in the value of the Roman currency. Despite this, the Aureus - Gallienus coin remained a valuable and highly sought-after coin, both during its time and in modern-day collections.