Aureus - Gallienus VICTORIA GERM, Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year258-257
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight1.9 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#96, OCRE#ric.5.gall(1).96
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP GALLIENVS P F AVG GERM
(Translation: Imperator Gallienus Pius Felix Augustus Germanicus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Gallienus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus), conqueror of the Germans.)
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.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (258-257)  - -
Catalog ID8932098950
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