Antoninianus - Valerianus II DEO VOLKANO; Vulcan
255 year| 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 |
| Year | 255 |
| 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#289797 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Temple, Vulcan within, holding hammer in right hand and pincers in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEO VOLKANO
Unabridged legend: Deo Volcano.
Translation: To god Vulcan.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Valerianus II and Vulcan (DEO VOLKANO) is notable for being one of the first coins to depict a Roman emperor with a beard. This was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and signified a shift in cultural attitudes towards masculinity and power.