Quinarius - Gallienus INDVLGENTIA AVG; Indulgentia
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Indulgentia, draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: INDVLGENTIA AVG
Translation:
Indulgentia Augusti.
Indulgence of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Gallienus coin was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the image of Indulgentia, the personification of indulgence or indulgentia, reflects the growing influence of Eastern culture and religion in Rome during the 3rd century AD. The coin's silver content also makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
