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 | 255-256 |
| 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#286744 |
|---|---|
| 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
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Gallienus (VIRTVS AVGG) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor Gallienus wearing a radiate crown and a cuirass, while the reverse side shows the goddess Victory standing on a prow, holding a wreath and a palm branch. This combination of Roman imperial imagery and Greek mythological symbols reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greek territories.
