Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus SALVS AVG; Salus
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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#288563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding serpent held in arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVG
Translation:
Salus Augusti.
Health of the emperor (Augustus).
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 larger currency reform that aimed to stabilize the empire's economy after years of inflation and debasement of the currency. The Quinarius Aureus was equivalent to 50 silver denarii, making it a valuable and highly sought-after coin among collectors and historians today.