Antoninianus - Valerianus AETERNITATI AVGG; Saturn
| 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 | 253-256 |
| 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#285932 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saturn, standing right, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITATI AVGG
Translation:
Aeternitati Duorum Augustorum.
Eternity of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Valerianus (AETERNITATI AVGG; Saturn) and was minted in Rome between 253-256 AD, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's made of silver and features an image of the Roman god Saturn on the reverse side, which is why it's sometimes referred to as the "Saturn Antoninianus." The coin's rarity and value are due in part to the fact that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, when the empire was facing numerous external threats and internal challenges. As a result, coins from this period are highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.
