Aureus - Gallienus VIRTVS AVGVSTI; Hercules
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| 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#288529 |
|---|---|
| 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 (VIRTVS AVGVSTI; Hercules) coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Gallienus (260-268 AD) that featured mythological figures and deities. The coin's design, which depicts Hercules holding a club and wearing a lion's skin, was meant to symbolize the emperor's strength and power. The use of gold for the coin's material further emphasized the wealth and prestige of the Roman Empire.
