© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Valerianus VICTORIA GERM; Victory
| Silver | 3.3 g | 19 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 | 258-257 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; at her feet, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA GERM
Translation:
Victoria Germanica.
Victory over the Germans.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.204–3.41 g;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. The coin's design features the goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif during Valerianus' reign. The use of the goddess Victory on coins was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and dominance. It's also worth noting that the Antoninianus was a standard circulation coin during the Roman Empire, and it was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely used metal at the time. The coin's weight of 3.3 grams suggests that it was a relatively small coin, which would have been easily portable and convenient for everyday transactions.
