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Aureus - Gallienus VOTIS DECENNALIB
| Gold | 5.19 g | 22 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 5.19 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288530 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend inscribed within laurel-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTIS DECENNALIB
Unabridged legend: Votis Decennalibus.
Translation: Vows (prayers) for ten years of rule.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Gallienus (VOTIS DECENNALIB) coin was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design features the emperor Gallienus, who ruled from 260 to 268 AD, and the inscription "VOTIS DECENNALIB" which means "for the ten years of his reign." This coin was part of a series of coins issued to commemorate the emperor's decennalia, or tenth anniversary of his reign. The coin's gold content and intricate design made it a valuable and prestigious form of currency at the time.
