© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Valerianus II PIETAS AVGG
| Silver | 2.9 g | 20.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Sacrificial implements, variously arranged.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG
Unabridged legend: Pietas Duorum Augustorum.
Translation: Piety of the two emperors.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.14–3.21 g;Diameter varies: 18–23 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Valerianus II (PIETAS AVGG) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, specifically during the Crisis of the Third Century (235-284 AD). This period saw a succession of weak emperors, internal power struggles, and external threats from barbarian invasions and rival powers. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to issue coins like the Antoninianus, which served as a symbol of the empire's enduring power and influence.
