© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Valerianus ANNONA AVGG; Abundantia
| Silver | 3 g | 19 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, modius.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVGG
Translation:
Annonae Duorum Augustorum.
The grain supply of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.8–3.15 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
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 Abundantia, who represents abundance and prosperity, and the inscription "ANNONA AVGG" which means "the bounty of the emperors." This coin was used to promote the idea that the emperors were responsible for the prosperity and wealth of the Roman Empire.
