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 | 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#286732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, holding spear in right hand and resting left hand on shield.
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 the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 253 to 254 AD. It was made of gold and was considered a standard circulation coin during that time. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the traditional image of a Roman deity, the coin features a depiction of the Roman virtue of "Virtus" (meaning "manliness" or "virtue" in Latin). This design was meant to promote the idea of Roman values and morals, and it's a distinctive feature that sets this coin apart from other coins of the same era.