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
Weight2.2 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#2(a), OCRE#ric.5.gall(1).2(a)
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus, laureate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGALLIENVS P F AVG
(Translation: Gallienus Pius Felix Augustus. Gallienus, the pious and happy emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICT GERMANICA
(Translation: Victoria Germanica. Victory over the Germans.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (258-259)  - -
Catalog ID6725420800
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