Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus ORIENS AVG; Sol
| 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#288556 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing or walking left, holding whip in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ORIENS AVG
Translation:
Oriens Augusti.
The rising sun of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus (ORIENS AVG; Sol) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 260 to 268 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Gallienus to promote the cult of Sol Invictus, the Roman sun god. The coin features an image of the sun god on the obverse (front side) and the emperor's portrait on the reverse (back side). The use of gold for this coin symbolized the divine nature of the emperor and the sun god.