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Æ21 - Valerianus II C G I H P
| Bronze | 3.39 g | 21.80 mm |
| Issuer | Parium (Conventus of Adramyteum) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Valerian II (Publius Licinius Cornelius Valerianus) (256-258) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 256-258 |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.39 g |
| Diameter | 21.80 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#312561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Capricorn right, globe between hooves, cornucopia above, lettering below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C G I H P
Unabridged legend: Colonia gemella iulia hadriana Pariana
Translation: Twin Julian and Hadrian colony of Parium
Comment
Reference: Righetti# 741Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during the reign of Valerianus II, who was also known as Valerian the Younger, and was the son of the previous emperor, Gallienus. Despite being the son of an emperor, Valerianus II's reign was marked by political instability and military challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and conflicts with the Persian Empire. Despite these challenges, the coinage issued during his reign, such as this bronze coin from Parium, suggests that trade and commerce continued to thrive in the Eastern Roman Empire during this time.