Antoninianus - Valerianus II ORIENS
| 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#289849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Valerian II, leaning on shield, crowning trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ORIENS
Unabridged legend: Oriens.
Translation: The rising sun.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Valerianus II (also known as Valerian II) on the obverse and the goddess Oriens on the reverse, 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 the cultural and political climate of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
