Quinarius - Gallienus (VICTORIA AVGG; Victory) (258-259) front Quinarius - Gallienus (VICTORIA AVGG; Victory) (258-259) back
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Quinarius - Gallienus VICTORIA AVGG; Victory

 
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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
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
References
Numista
N#286801
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory, wings outspread, draped, standing front, holding unwound diadem in both hands; at her feet on each side, shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA AVGG

Translation:
Victoria Duorum Augustorum.
Victory of the two emperors (Augusti).

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.