Aureus - Gallienus PAX AVG, Pax

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year260-268
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#63(a), OCRE#ric.5.gall(2).63(a)
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, radiate, to waist, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGALLIENVS AVG
(Translation: Gallienus Augustus. Gallienus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVG
(Translation: Pax Augusti. Peace of the emperor (Augustus).)
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Mint
MintageND (260-268)  - RIC V.1# 63(a).1 -
ND (260-268)  - RIC V.1# 63(a).2; `V` on reverse in left field -
Catalog ID4603913450
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