Antoninianus - Valerianus VIRTVS AVGG
| Silver | 1.8 g | - |
| 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 | 255-256 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Soldier, helmeted, in military attire, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Valerianus (255-256 AD), was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design. It featured a new portrait style, known as the "barbarous radiate" style, which showed the emperor with a more realistic and detailed portrait, rather than the idealized and stylized portraits seen on earlier coins. This change in design was likely a response to the growing influence of barbarian cultures on Roman art and culture during this period.
