Antoninianus - Valerianus GERMANICVS MAX TER
| 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 | 257-256 |
| 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#285869 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trophy between two captives.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GERMANICVS MAX TER
Translation:
Germanicus Maximus Tertium.
Great conqueror of the Germans for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Valerianus (GERMANICVS MAX TER) and was minted in Rome between 257-256 AD, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's made of silver and features an interesting blend of Roman and Germanic influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Germanic territories.