Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus FECVNDITAS AVG; Fecunditas
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| 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#288543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, draped, holding cornucopiae; before her, child.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITAS AVG
Translation:
Fecunditas Augustae.
Imperial fertility.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus was a rare gold coin minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus (260-268 AD) in the Roman Empire. It was part of a series of coins that featured the personification of abstract concepts, in this case, Fecunditas (Fertility) on the reverse. The obverse features the radiate and cuirassed bust of Gallienus, with the legend FECVNDITAS AVG around. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of fertility and abundance, which was an important theme during Gallienus' reign, as the empire was facing economic and military challenges. Despite its rarity, the Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus (FECVNDITAS AVG; Fecunditas) coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists and historians interested in ancient Roman coins.