Quinarius - Gallienus VICTORIA AVG; Victory
| 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#288985 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin was introduced by the Roman Emperor Gallienus in 260 AD as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman silver coin for centuries. The Quinarius was made of silver and had a lower purity than the denarius, but it was still considered a valuable coin and was widely used throughout the Roman Empire. One interesting fact about the Quinarius is that it featured a unique design on its reverse side, which showed the goddess Victory (Victoria) standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval power and victories. This design was meant to promote the idea that the Roman Empire was still strong and powerful, despite the challenges it faced during the 3rd century AD.
