Antoninianus - Valerianus LIBERALITAS AVGG
| 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 | 255-256 |
| 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#285974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Valerian and Gallienus, seated left; behind them on platform, prefect standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGG
Translation:
Liberalitas Duorum Augustorum.
The liberality of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Valerianus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's inscription, LIBERALITAS AVGG, translates to "Liberality of the Emperors," which suggests that the coin was intended to promote the idea of the emperors' generosity and benevolence. However, the coin's issuance also coincided with a period of rapid inflation and debasement of the Roman currency, which undermined the coin's value and the empire's economic stability. Despite these challenges, the Antoninianus - Valerianus coin remains a valuable and fascinating artifact of Roman history.
