Sestertius - Gallienus ORIENS AVGG S C; Sol
| Bronze | 3 g | 21 mm |
| 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 | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286871 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, walking left, raising right hand and left hand in mantle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ORIENS AVGG S C
Translation:
Oriens Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
The rising sun of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman sun god, Sol, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Gallienus. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was promoting the worship of Sol as a way to reinforce the power of the emperor and the state.
