Dupondius - Gallienus VICTORIA AVG VII; Victory
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#289033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG VII
Translation:
Victoria Augusti Septima.
Seventh victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Gallienus (VICTORIA AVG VII; Victory) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Gallienus. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military victories and its dominance over other nations. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and to reinforce the notion that the Roman Empire was a powerful and invincible force.
