Antoninianus - Valerianus RESTITVTORI ORBIS
| 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#285994 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Valerianus coin was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's inscription, "RESTITVTORI ORBIS," translates to "Restorer of the World," which refers to the emperor Valerian's efforts to restore peace and stability to the empire after a series of wars and internal conflicts. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to decline, and the coin serves as a reminder of the challenges and struggles faced by the empire during this time.
