Aureus - Gallienus Fides

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year260-268
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight4.23 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#39k, OCRE#ric.5.gall(2).39k
Obverse descriptionHead of Gallienus, radiate, right.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringGALLIENVS AVG
(Translation: Gallienus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionFides, draped, standing left, holding ensign in each hand.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringFID MILIT or FID MILITVM or FIDES MILIT or FIDES MILITVM
Edge
Mint
MintageND (260-268)  - RIC V, 39kA (FID MILIT) -
ND (260-268)  - RIC V, 39kB (FID MILITVM) -
ND (260-268)  - RIC V, 39kC (FIDES MILIT) -
ND (260-268)  - RIC V, 39kD (FIDES MILITVM) -
Catalog ID4417368530
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