© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Valerianus ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma
| Silver | 2.9 g | 21 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 | 256-259 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285996 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE
Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Valerianus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 253 to 260 AD. During his reign, the Roman Empire faced numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the Antoninianus coin remained a popular form of currency throughout the empire, and its design featuring the goddess Roma and the legend "ROMAE AETERNAE" (Eternal Rome) symbolized the enduring power and prestige of the Roman Empire.
