Antoninianus - Valerianus AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 255-256 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVGG
Translation:
Aequitas Duorum Augustorum.
Equity of the two emperors.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Valerianus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Valerian (253-260 AD) and his son Gallienus (253-268 AD). The coin's design features the goddess Aequitas, or Equity, on the reverse, which symbolizes the idea of justice and fairness, highlighting the importance of these values in Roman society during that time.