Dupondius - Gallienus (LIBERALITAS AVG S C; Liberalitas) (253-256) front Dupondius - Gallienus (LIBERALITAS AVG S C; Liberalitas) (253-256) back
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Dupondius - Gallienus LIBERALITAS AVG S C; Liberalitas

 
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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
253-256
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#286789
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding tessera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVG S C

Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
The liberality of the emperor. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Gallienus (LIBERALITAS AVG S C; Liberalitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. This image symbolizes the Roman Empire's values of generosity and prosperity during the reign of Emperor Gallienus.