© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Valerianus RESTITVTORI ORBIS
| Silver | 2.6 g | 20 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 | 256-257 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285992 |
|---|---|
| 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: RESTITVTORI ORBIS
Translation:
Restitutori Orbis.
To the restorer of the city (Rome).
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Valerianus, who was also known as Valerian II, and was a Roman Emperor from 253 to 260 AD. The coin's inscription, "RESTITVTORI ORBIS," translates to "Restorer of the World," which was a title given to Valerianus by the Roman Senate in recognition of his efforts to restore peace and stability to the empire after a period of turmoil.
