Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus ABVNDANTIA AVG; Abundantia
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| Value | Gold Quinarius (25⁄4) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ABVNDANTIA AVG
Translation:
Abundantia Augusti.
Imperial abundance.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 260 to 268 AD. One of the unique features of this coin is that it features the goddess Abundantia on the reverse side, who is depicted holding a cornucopia and a scepter. Abundantia was the goddess of abundance, prosperity, and good fortune, and her presence on the coin symbolized the prosperity and wealth of the Roman Empire during Gallienus' reign.