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 | 256-257 |
| 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#285995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Valerian, seated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at his foot, eagle.
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 coin , which features Valerianus (also known as Valerian) and the title "RESTITVTORI ORBIS" (meaning "Restorer of the World"), was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Valerian was Emperor from 253 to 260 AD, and his reign was marked by a series of military disasters, including a major defeat at the hands of the Persians. Despite this, the coinage issued during his reign, such as the Antoninianus , often featured optimistic slogans and imagery, highlighting the idea of the Roman Empire as a powerful and enduring entity. This contrast between the political and military reality of the time and the propagandistic messages on the coinage is an interesting aspect of Roman numismatics.
