Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus (LIBERAL AVG; Liberalitas) (260-268) front Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus (LIBERAL AVG; Liberalitas) (260-268) back
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Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus LIBERAL AVG; Liberalitas

 
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Description
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
References
Numista
N#288554
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: LIBERAL AVG

Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti.
The liberality of the emperor.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus (LIBERAL AVG; Liberalitas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Liberalitas, who represents liberality, generosity, and abundance. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of the Roman Empire's wealth and prosperity under the rule of Emperor Gallienus.