Antoninianus - Valerianus RELIGIO AVGG; Diana
| 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 | 258-256 |
| 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#285988 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, standing left, drawing arrow with right hand and holding bow in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RELIGIO AVGG
Translation:
Religio Duorum Augustorum.
The religion of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Diana on the reverse, was issued during a time of significant religious and cultural change in the Roman Empire. The coin's inscription, "RELIGIO AVGG," translates to "the religion of the emperors," and reflects the growing influence of Christianity during this period. In fact, the reign of Valerian and his son Gallienus, who issued this coin, saw a significant increase in Christian persecution, including the famous martyrdom of Saint Lawrence in 258 AD. Despite this, the coin's imagery and inscription suggest that the Roman Empire was still deeply committed to its traditional pagan beliefs and practices.
