Quinarius - Gallienus VICTORIA GM; Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#286809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding palm in left hand; at her feet, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA GM
Translation:
Victoria Germanica.
Victory over the Germans.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Gallienus coin was minted during a time of significant economic and military change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Victory on the reverse, was meant to symbolize the empire's military prowess and its victories over its enemies. However, the coin was also minted during a period of inflation and economic instability, which led to a decrease in the value of the Roman currency. Despite this, the Quinarius - Gallienus coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars at auction.