© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Egnatia Mariniana CONSECRATIO
| Silver | 3.3 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Mariniana (Egnatia Mariniana) (circa 253) |
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 256-257 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Peacock, looking left, with tail spread.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.226–4.78 g;Diameter varies: 19.6–23.7 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Egnatia Mariniana (CONSECRATIO) was issued during the reign of Emperor Valerian (253-260 AD) and his son Gallienus (253-268 AD). It's interesting to note that this coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century, which lasted from 235 to 284 AD. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this period, the production of coins continued, and the Antoninianus coin remained a popular denomination among traders and merchants.
