Aureus - Gallienus VICT GERMANICA, Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year258-259
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#3f, OCRE#ric.5.gall(1).3f
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, radiate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGALLIENVS P F AVG
(Translation: Gallienus Pius Felix Augustus. Gallienus, the pious and happy emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, treading down enemy, holding wreath in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICT GERMANICA
(Translation: Victoria Germanica. Victory over the Germans.)
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MintageND (258-259)  - -
Catalog ID6298715840
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