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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Valerianus ORIENS AVGG; Sol
254 year| Silver | 2.93 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 |
| Year | 254 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.93 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, standing or walking left, raising right hand and holding whip or globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ORIENS AVGG
Translation:
Oriens Duorum Augustorum.
The rising sun of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 1.6–3.48 g;Diameter varies: 16.3–22.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Valerianus (253-260 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor on the obverse (front side) instead of the traditional depiction of a deity. This change in design marked a significant shift in the representation of power and authority in Roman coinage.
