Quinarius - Gallienus VIRT GALLIENI AVG
| 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#288988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallienus, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand, 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 coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century. This period saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the very existence of the empire. Despite these challenges, the Quinarius - Gallienus coin remained a stable and widely used currency throughout the empire, a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the Roman economy.
