Quinarius - Gallienus LIBERAL AVG; Liberalitas
| 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#288978 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding tessera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERAL AVG
Translation:
Liberalitas Augusti.
The liberality 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 Liberalitas, the goddess of liberty, on the reverse side, reflects the ideals of the emperor Gallienus, who sought to promote the values of freedom and generosity during his reign. Despite the challenges of the time, the Quinarius - Gallienus coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire and its cultural influence on the world.