Quinarius - Gallienus (INDVLGENT AVG; Indulgentia) (260-268) front Quinarius - Gallienus (INDVLGENT AVG; Indulgentia) (260-268) back
Quinarius - Gallienus (INDVLGENT AVG; Indulgentia) (260-268) photo
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Quinarius - Gallienus INDVLGENT AVG; Indulgentia

 
Silver 1.3 g 14 mm
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
Silver Quinarius (¼)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.3 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#288976
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Indulgentia, draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: INDVLGENT AVG

Translation:
Indulgentia Augusti.
Indulgence of the emperor.

Comment

Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Quinarius coin was used to pay soldiers and was also used for trade. It was an important part of the Roman Empire's economy.