Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus VICTORIA AVG
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Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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#288573 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallienus, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand, crowned by Victory.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus (VICTORIA AVG) coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and military challenges for the Roman Empire. Despite these challenges, the coin still features the symbol of the Roman Empire, the Victoria, which represents victory, on the reverse side. This highlights the resilience and determination of the Roman people during a period of great turmoil.