Sestertius - Gallienus RESTITVTOR ORBIS S C
| 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 |
| Years | 253-254 |
| 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#286830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gallienus, in military attire, standing left, raising kneeling figure with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTITVTOR ORBIS S C
Translation:
Restitutor Orbis. Senatus Consultum.
Restorer of the city (Rome). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Gallienus (RESTITVTOR ORBIS S C) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Roma on the reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's dominance and control over the world.