Antoninianus - Valerianus II LIBERALITAS AVGG; Liberalitas
| 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 | 254-255 |
| 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#289813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding tessera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGG
Unabridged legend: Liberalitas Duorum Augustorum.
Translation: The liberality of the two emperors.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Valerianus II (LIBERALITAS AVGG; Liberalitas) was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which depicts the emperor's bust on one side and the goddess Liberalitas on the other, symbolizes the empire's attempt to promote economic stability and prosperity through the distribution of currency. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to face challenges, including inflation, corruption, and external threats, ultimately leading to its decline and fall in the 5th century AD.
