Aureus - Gallienus VOTIS X
| 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#288533 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend inscribed within laurel-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTIS X
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 X) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 260 to 268 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Gallienus to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his reign, and it features the emperor's portrait on one side and the Roman goddess Victory on the other. The coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and it was used as a symbol of the empire's wealth and power.