Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus VICTORIA AVG
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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#288574 |
|---|---|
| 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
The Quinarius Aureus was a rare gold coin minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus (260-268 AD) in the Roman Empire. It was equivalent to 1/40th of a Roman pound or 1/200th of a gold solidus. Despite its small denomination, the Quinarius Aureus was made of pure gold, which made it a valuable and highly sought-after coin among collectors and merchants. In fact, it was so valuable that it was often used as a form of payment for high-ranking officials and military officers. Today, the Quinarius Aureus is a rare and highly prized collector's item, with some mint-condition coins selling for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.