Denarius - Gallienus SPES PVBLICA; Spes
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 257-259 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES PVBLICA
Translation:
Spes Publica.
Hope of the public.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Gallienus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 253 to 268 AD. One of the notable features of this coin is the image of the goddess Spes (meaning "hope" in Latin) on the reverse side. This image was a symbol of the Roman Empire's resilience and optimism during a time of great turmoil and conflict. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during Gallienus' reign, including wars with neighboring tribes and internal power struggles, the coin's message of hope and perseverance remained an important symbol of Roman strength and determination.