© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Gallienus VICTORIA GERM; Victory
| Gold | 1.9 g | - |
| 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 | 258-257 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA GERM
Translation:
Victoria Germanica.
Victory over the Germans.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Gallienus (VICTORIA GERM; Victory) 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 goddess Victory, while the reverse side features the Greek goddess Athena. This blending of cultural influences reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greek territories.
