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#285978 |
|---|---|
| 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 inflation and a decrease in the value of the currency. Despite this, the coin still features the image of the Roman goddess Libertas, symbolizing the idea of freedom and prosperity, which was an important ideal in Roman culture.