© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Valerianus II CONSECRATIO
| Silver | 3.2 g | 20.5 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 | 256-259 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289820 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation: Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.51–4.14 g;Diameter varies: 19–21 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 of Valerianus II's reign (256-259 AD), it was worth only a fraction of its original value. Despite this, the coin remained in circulation until the late 3rd century AD.
