Gallienus - Soldier






Emperor Gallienus
Mint Rome
Date 255-256
Size (mm) 19
Weight (g) 3.88
Die Axis 180
Tariff 1 antoninianus
Ob. Leg. IMP C P LIC GALLIENVS PF AVG
Ob. Desc. Radiate and cuirassed bust right
Meaning Imperator Caesar Publius Licinius Gallienus
Rev. Leg. VIRTVS AVGG
Rev. Desc. Soldier standing resting left hand on shield, holding spear
Meaning (Virtvs Avgvstii). The valour of the two Emperors (Valerian and Gallienus)
References; Collection; RIC 7 182
Notes: Virtus is the female personification of courage or bravery. She is usually shown with a spear, shield and small Victory and sometimes a parazonium (a type of baton). In this example she has both shield and spear and is standing in quite a heroic pose