Antoninianus - Valerianus II PIETAS AVGG
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#289799 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sacrificial implements.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG
Unabridged legend: Pietas Duorum Augustorum.
Translation: Piety of the two emperors.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Valerianus II (253-260 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a Christian symbol, the Chi-Rho monogram, on its reverse side. This symbol, which is a combination of the Greek letters Chi (X) and Rho (P), represents the name of Christ and was used by early Christians to signify their faith. The inclusion of this symbol on the coin reflects the growing influence of Christianity in the Roman Empire during this period.
