Sestertius - Gallienus (PAX PVBLICA; Pax) (256-257) front Sestertius - Gallienus (PAX PVBLICA; Pax) (256-257) back
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Sestertius - Gallienus PAX PVBLICA; Pax

 
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Description
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
256-257
Value
Sestertius (⅛)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#286851
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pax, draped, seated left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PAX PVBLICA

Translation:
Pax Publica.
Peace of the public.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Gallienus (PAX PVBLICA; Pax) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse side, which symbolizes peace and harmony, highlighting the importance of these values during the reign of Emperor Gallienus.