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Antoninianus - Valerianus LIBERALITAS AVGG; Liberalitas
| Billon (.370 silver) | 3.2 g | 21 mm |
| 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 | Billon (.370 silver) |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285973 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Liberalitas, draped, seated 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
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Valerianus coin is that it features the image of Liberalitas, the Roman goddess of liberty, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of liberty and freedom in Roman culture and values during the time of Emperor Valerian's reign (253-260 AD). The coin's design also symbolizes the idea of the Roman Empire as a bastion of freedom and prosperity, which was a key aspect of its identity and propaganda during that period.
