Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus SOLI INVICTO; 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#288565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SOLI INVICTO
Translation:
Soli Invicto.
The undefeated Sol.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus (SOLI INVICTO; Sol) coin is that it features the first recorded use of the phrase "Soli Invicto" (To the Unconquered Sun) on a Roman coin, which was a reference to the Roman sun god Sol and symbolized the power and resilience of the Roman Empire.