Aureus - Gallienus VOTIS DECENNALIB
| 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#288531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend inscribed within laurel-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTIS DECENNALIB
Translation:
Votis Decennalibus.
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 the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 260 to 268 AD. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Gallienus, while the reverse shows a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, symbolizing the empire's military victories. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil and change in the Roman Empire, with Gallienus facing numerous challenges including barbarian invasions, internal power struggles, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire and its influence on the development of coinage and currency.
