© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Valerianus II CONSACRATIO
| Billon (.272 silver) | 3 g | 22 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 | 258-259 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Billon (.272 silver) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Eagle bearing Valerian II to heaven.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSACRATIO
Translation: Consecration.
Comment
Formerly attributed to Lugdunum in the RIC of 1927, reassigned to the Cologne mint (mint I) by Elmer, then by S. Estiot currently.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The reign of Valerianus II (258-260 AD) was marked by inflation, debasement of the currency, and external threats to the empire, such as the Persian invasion. Despite these challenges, the Antoninianus coin remained a widely used denomination, and its production continued until the late 3rd century AD.
