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Antoninianus - Valerianus VOTA ORBIS; Victory
| Silver | 3.8 g | 22.5 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 | 253-256 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286214 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Two Victories, winged, draped, affixing shield inscribed S C onto palm-tree.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTA ORBIS
Translation:
Vota Orbis.
The vows (prayers) of the city.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.08–4.51 g;Diameter varies: 22–23 mm;
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 256 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Valerianus to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a unified and powerful state, with the motto "VOTA ORBIS" (meaning "wishes of the world") on the reverse side. The coin's design features a personification of Victory standing on a globe, symbolizing the Roman Empire's dominance over the world.
