Aureus - Gallienus VICTORIA AVGG; Victory
| 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 | 253-254 |
| 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#286711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGG
Translation:
Victoria Duorum Augustorum.
Victory of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Gallienus (VICTORIA AVGG; Victory) coin is that it features the first use of the "Victory" legend on a Roman coin, which was a common motif in Roman art and propaganda, symbolizing the Roman Empire's military victories and dominance.