Aureus - Gallienus Fides

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year260-268
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#39b, OCRE#ric.5.gall(2).39b
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, laureate, draped, right.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringGALLIENVS AVG
(Translation: Gallienus Augustus. 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, 39bA (FID MILIT) -
ND (260-268)  - RIC V, 39bB (FID MILITVM) -
ND (260-268)  - RIC V, 39bC (FIDES MILIT) -
ND (260-268)  - RIC V, 39bD (FIDES MILITVM) -
Catalog ID8324513510
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