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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Valerianus FORTVNA REDVX; Mercury
| Silver | 3.4 g | 21 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 | 254-255 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286120 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mercury, nude except for cloak draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNA REDVX
Translation:
Fortuna Redux.
Fortune that brings back [the Emperor in safety].
Comment
Mass varies: 2.75–3.72 g;Diameter varies: 20.6–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Valerianus coin was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the god Mercury on the reverse, was meant to symbolize the empire's economic prosperity and stability, but in reality, the empire was facing severe inflation and currency devaluation during this period. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like this one, which remain an important part of numismatic history today.
