Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus (VICTORIA AVG) (260-268) front Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus (VICTORIA AVG) (260-268) back
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Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus VICTORIA AVG

 
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Description
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
References
Numista
N#288573
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.