As - Valerianus II (PIETAS AVGG) (254-255) front As - Valerianus II (PIETAS AVGG) (254-255) back
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As - Valerianus II PIETAS AVGG

 
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
254-255
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#289835
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Sacrificial implements.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PIETAS AVGG

Translation:
Pietas Duorum Augustorum.
Piety of the two emperors (Augusti).

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin As - Valerianus II (PIETAS AVGG) (254-255) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pietas, who represents duty, loyalty, and devotion, on the reverse side. This coin was issued during the reign of Valerian II, who was known for his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and stability after a period of turmoil. The image of Pietas on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the importance of these values in maintaining the empire's strength and unity.