Antoninianus - Valerianus P M TR P V COS III P P
| 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 | 257-259 |
| 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#286024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Valerian, seated left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P V COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quinta, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fifth time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Valerianus, who was the Roman Emperor from 253 to 260 AD. The coin's design features the image of Valerianus on one side and the goddess Victory on the other. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal during the Roman Empire. It's worth noting that the Antoninianus coin was a standard circulation coin during its time and was used for everyday transactions. It's fascinating to think that this coin was used by people in their daily lives over 1,700 years ago!