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© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Valerianus II PRINCIPI IVVENT S C
255 year| Bronze | 7.9 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 |
| Year | 255 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289840 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Valerian II, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENT S C
Unabridged legend: Principi Juventutis. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Prince of the youth. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Valerianus II, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 253 to 259 AD, and was known for his military campaigns against the Goths and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prestige.
