Antoninianus - Valerianus II CONSECRATIO
| 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 | 257-258 |
| 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#289827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Valerian II, in biga on funeral pyre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation: Consecration.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Valerianus II (CONSECRATIO) and was minted in Rome between 257-258 AD, is notable for its unique design. On the reverse side of the coin, there is an image of the Roman goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, holding a wreath and a palm branch. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military victories and its dominance over the seas. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power was a common motif in Roman art and coinage during this period.
