© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Valerianus II CONSACRATIO
| Silver | 3.1 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 | 257-258 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289805 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Funeral pyre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSACRATIO
Translation: Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.02–3.29 g;Diameter varies: 21–22.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coinage was introduced by the Roman Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD, and it was meant to be a double denomination of the standard denarius coin. However, due to inflation, the value of the Antoninianus coin depreciated quickly, and by the time Valerianus II issued his version of the coin (like the one ), it was only worth about 1/50th of its original value. Despite this devaluation, the Antoninianus coin remained in circulation until the late 3rd century AD.
