Aureus - Gallienus VIRTVS AVGVSTI; Hercules
Gold | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 260-268 |
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#288528 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing right, holding club on rock and lion-skin.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGVSTI
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Gallienus coin was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, featuring Hercules on the reverse, was meant to symbolize the strength and power of the Roman Empire, and the gold content of the coin was a reflection of the empire's wealth and prosperity. However, the coin was also minted during a period of inflation and economic instability, and its value fluctuated significantly over time. Despite these challenges, the Aureus - Gallienus coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with some examples selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.