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#288557 |
|---|---|
| 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 minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 260 to 268 AD. This coin was a standard circulation coin made of gold, and it features an image of the Roman sun god, Sol, on the reverse side. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and prosperity of the Roman Empire under Gallienus' rule. Despite being minted over 1,800 years ago, some of these coins have survived to this day and are highly prized by collectors and historians.