Antoninianus - Valerianus MARTI PACIFERO; Mars
| 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 | 258-259 |
| 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#286152 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, in military attire, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PACIFERO
Translation:
Marti Pacifero.
To Mars, the peacemaker.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Mars on the reverse, was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Valerianus, who ruled from 253 to 260 AD, and it was a time of constant warfare and political instability. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce high-quality coins like the Antoninianus, which were used for trade and commerce throughout the empire.