Quinarius Aureus - Gallienus VIRTVS AVG, Mars

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year260-268
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueGold Quinarius (25⁄4)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#134(a), OCRE#ric.5.gall(2).134(a)
Obverse descriptionHead of Gallienus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP GALLIENVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Gallienus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Gallienus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, standing left, holding globe in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Courage of the emperor.)
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Mint
MintageND (260-268)  - -
Catalog ID4620064850
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