© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Valerianus II CONSECRATIO
| Silver | 3 g | 20 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 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation: Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.15–3.67 g;Diameter varies: 18.3–21.8 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Valerianus II (CONSECRATIO) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's minting period, 256-259 AD, coincided with the Gothic War, which saw the Empire facing invasions from Germanic tribes and struggling to maintain its territorial integrity. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like the Antoninianus, which remained an important symbol of the Empire's power and influence.
