Aureus - Gallienus VICTORIA GERM, Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year256-257
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC V.1#95, OCRE#ric.5.gall(1).95
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C P LIC GALLIENVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Publius Licinius Gallienus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Publius Licinius Gallienus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, captive.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA GERM
(Translation: Victoria Germanica. Victory over the Germans.)
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MintageND (256-257)  - -
Catalog ID6790885930
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