Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus PAX AVG; Pax
| 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#288558 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing or walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVG
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus (PAX AVG; Pax) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 260 to 268 AD. The coin features the image of the goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse, which is an interesting fact in itself as Pax was not a commonly depicted deity on Roman coins. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of peace and tranquility during a time of great turmoil and conflict within the empire.