Aureus - Gallienus VICTORIA GERMANICA; 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 | 258-257 |
| 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#286757 |
|---|---|
| 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 GERMANICA
Translation:
Victoria Germanica.
Victory over the Germans.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Gallienus coin was minted during a time of significant political and military turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite this, the coin's design, featuring the goddess Victory on the reverse, suggests that the Roman Empire was still confident in its military prowess and territorial expansion. The coin's gold content also reflects the wealth and prosperity of the Roman Empire during this period.
