Aureus - Gallienus VIRTVS AVGG
| 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 | 257-258 |
| 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#286725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallienus, laureate, in military attire, standing left, foot on helmet, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Gallienus (VIRTVS AVGG) coin was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's mintage was part of a larger effort by Emperor Gallienus to reform the Roman currency and stabilize the empire's economy, which had been struggling due to inflation, debasement of the currency, and other factors. Despite these challenges, the Aureus - Gallienus (VIRTVS AVGG) coin remains a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.