Quinarius - Gallienus VIRT GALLIENI AVG
259 year| 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 |
| Year | 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#286799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallienus, in military attire, walking right, treading down enemy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRT GALLIENI AVG
Translation:
Virtuti Gallieni Augusti.
To the virtue of emperor (Augustus) Gallienus.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Gallienus (VIRT GALLIENI AVG) (259) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 260 to 268 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Gallienus to promote his military campaigns and victories. The coin's design features the image of Gallienus on the obverse (front side) and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the reverse (back side), symbolizing the emperor's military successes. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a significant departure from the previous bronze coins, signifying the increased value and importance of silver in the Roman economy at the time.