Quinarius - Gallienus VICT GERMANICA; Victory
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Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 258-259 |
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#286796 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, running left, treading down enemy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT GERMANICA
Translation:
Victoria Germanica.
Victory over the Germans.
Comment
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.