© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Denarius - Gallienus VICTORIA AVG
| Silver | 2.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallienus, in military attire, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, crowned by Victory.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Example of this type:The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Gallienus (VICTORIA AVG) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts an image of Gallienus, the Roman emperor who ruled from 260 to 268 AD, while the reverse side features the goddess Victoria standing on a prow, holding a wreath and a scepter. This combination of Roman imperial imagery with Greek mythological symbols reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greek territories.
