Aureus - Gallienus VICT GERMANICA, Victory

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 258-259
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Aureus (25⁄2)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Gold
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Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC V.1#2f, OCRE#ric.5.gall(1).2f
Obverse description Bust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GALLIENVS P F AVG
(Translation: Gallienus Pius Felix Augustus. Gallienus, the pious and happy emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse description Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering VICT GERMANICA
(Translation: Victoria Germanica. Victory over the Germans.)
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Mintage ND (258-259) - -
Numisquare ID 3191505570
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