Antoninianus - Valerianus LIBERALITAS AVGG; Liberalitas
| 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#285972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, standing left, holding tessera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
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, issued during the reign of Emperor Valerian (253-260 AD), was part of a series of coins that celebrated the theme of "Liberalitas" or generosity. The coin's design features a personification of Liberalitas, depicted as a female figure holding a cornucopia and a scepter, symbolizing the emperor's generosity and the prosperity of the Roman Empire. The use of silver in the coin's minting also signifies the value and importance of the Roman Empire's currency during that time.
