Dupondius - Gallienus (CONCORDIA AVGG S C) (253-255) front Dupondius - Gallienus (CONCORDIA AVGG S C) (253-255) back
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Dupondius - Gallienus CONCORDIA AVGG S C

 
Bronze - -
Description
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
253-255
Value
Dupondius (1⁄16)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#286786
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two clasped right hands.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGG S C

Translation:
Concordia Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Harmony of the two emperors. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Gallienus (CONCORDIA AVGG S C) coin is that it features the goddess Concordia on the reverse side, which symbolizes the unity and harmony of the Roman Empire under the rule of Emperor Gallienus.