Antoninianus - Valerianus LIBERALITAS AVGG III
| 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#285977 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Valerian and Gallienus, seated left; behind them on platform, prefect standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGG III
Translation:
Liberatlitas Duorum Augustorum Tertia.
Third liberality of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Valerianus coin (LIBERALITAS AVGG III) was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during this period, which led to a significant increase in inflation. Despite this, the coin remained a widely used and important form of currency throughout the empire.
