Sestertius - Gallienus MONETA AVGG; Tres Monetae
258 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 | 258 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tres Monetae, draped, standing, each holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at their feet, heaps of metal.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA AVGG
Translation:
Moneta Duorum Augustorum.
The mint of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Gallienus (MONETA AVGG; Tres Monetae) (258) coin is that it features a unique design that represents the three goddesses of fate, or "Tres Monetae," which were believed to control the destiny of the Roman Empire. The three goddesses depicted on the coin are Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos, each representing a different aspect of fate: the past, present, and future. This design was a departure from the traditional imagery found on Roman coins and reflects the influence of Greek mythology on Roman culture.