Quinarius - Gallienus (PIETAS AVGG; Pietas) (257-258) front Quinarius - Gallienus (PIETAS AVGG; Pietas) (257-258) back
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Quinarius - Gallienus PIETAS AVGG; Pietas

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
257-258
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
References
Numista
N#286808
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pietas, draped, seated left, holding sceptre; reaching out to two or three children.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PIETAS AVGG

Translation:
Pietas Duorum Augustorum.
Piety of the two emperors (Augusti).

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Quinarius - Gallienus (PIETAS AVGG; Pietas) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas, who represents duty, loyalty, and devotion, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman culture and the efforts of the Roman Empire to promote them through their currency.