Antoninianus - Valerianus II PRINCIPI IVBENTVTIS
| 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#289853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Valerian II, standing left, holding spear and shield and crowning trophy.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVBENTVTIS
Unabridged legend: Principi Juventutis.
Translation: To the prince of the youth.
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 title "PRINCIPI IVBENTVTIS" on the reverse, was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Valerian II was the son of the emperor Valerian I, who was taken captive by the Persians in 260 AD and never returned. This event marked the beginning of a series of civil wars and political instability that would last for several decades. Despite this, the Roman Empire continued to issue coins, including the Antoninianus, which remained an important part of the empire's economy and trade.
