© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Valerianus PIETATI AVGG; Pietas
| Silver | 3.8 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 | 254-255 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding sceptre in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETATI AVGG
Translation:
Pietati Duorum Augustorum.
To the piety of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.77–4.62 g;Diameter varies: 20–22.51 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas, which represents the virtue of piety or devotion to the gods, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of religion and spirituality in ancient Roman culture and society.
