Antoninianus - Valerianus BONVS EVENT AVG; Genius
| 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 | 256-257 |
| 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#285945 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, nude, standing by altar, holding corn-ears in right hand and patera in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BONVS EVENT AVG
Translation:
Bonus Eventus Augusti.
Good success of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Valerianus (also known as Valerian) on one side and Genius on the other, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Valerian was Emperor from 253 to 260 AD, and his reign was marked by a series of military disasters, including a devastating defeat by the Persians in 260 AD. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like the Antoninianus, which were used for everyday transactions and trade. I hope you find this fact interesting! Is there anything else you'd like to know about this coin or the Roman Empire?