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Antoninianus - Valerianus PIETAS AVGG
| Silver | 3.6 g | 21.5 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 | 253-259 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Valerian and Gallienus, standing face to face, sacrificing at altar between them.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG
Translation:
Pietas Duorum Augustorum.
Piety of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.94–4.3 g;Diameter varies: 19–24 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 (253-259 AD), was a significant departure from previous Roman coins. It was the first coin to feature a double portrait of the emperor and his son, Valerianus II, on the obverse (front side). This was a departure from the traditional single portrait of the emperor that had been used on previous coins. The reverse (back side) of the coin features the goddess Pietas, who is depicted standing and holding a sacrifice, symbolizing the piety and religious devotion of the Roman people. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of a strong and united Roman Empire, with the emperor and his son working together to ensure the empire's prosperity and security.
