As - Valerianus II (CONSECRATIO) (257-258) front As - Valerianus II (CONSECRATIO) (257-258) back
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As - Valerianus II CONSECRATIO

 
Bronze - -
Description
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
257-258
Value
As (1⁄32)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#289844
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Eagle, carrying Valerian II to heaven.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONSECRATIO

Unabridged legend: Consecratio.

Translation: Consecration.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin As - Valerianus II (CONSECRATIO) (257-258) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Valerian II on one side and a depiction of the goddess Concordia on the other. This coin was minted during Valerian's reign, which lasted from 253 to 260 AD, and was likely used for everyday transactions throughout the Roman Empire. Despite being made of bronze, this coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors and historians today.