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Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus VBIQVE PAX; Victory
| Gold | 1.1 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288567 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, in biga, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VBIQVE PAX
Unabridged legend: Ubique Pax
Translation: Eternal peace
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus (VBIQVE PAX; Victory) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor Gallienus wearing a radiate crown and a cuirass, while the reverse side features the goddess Victory standing on a prow, holding a wreath and a palm branch. This blend of Roman imperial imagery and Greek mythological symbols reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into the Mediterranean world.
