Antoninianus - Valerianus IVNO REGINA; Juno
| 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 | 256-257 |
| 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#285968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO REGINA
Translation:
Iunoni Reginae.
To queen Juno.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Valerianus and Juno on its obverse and reverse sides, respectively, was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 256-257 AD, a period marked by political instability, economic struggles, and military conflicts. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to issue coins like the Antoninianus, which served as an important medium of exchange and a symbol of the empire's power and influence.
