Antoninianus - Valerianus RESTITVTOR
| 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 | 258-257 |
| 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#285993 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Valerian, in military attire, standing left, sometimes looking right, raising kneeling woman with right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTITVTOR
Translation:
Restitutor.
Restorer.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Valerianus (RESTITVTOR) and was minted in Rome between 258-257 AD, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It's made of silver and features an impressive level of detail and craftsmanship for a coin from that time period. In fact, it's considered one of the finest examples of Roman coinage from the 3rd century AD.