As - Valerianus ORIENS AVGG S C; Sol
257 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 | 257 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#286101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, radiate, nude, standing left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ORIENS AVGG S C
Translation:
Oriens Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
The rising sun of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Valerianus coin is that it features the image of the Roman sun god, Sol, on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during the 3rd century AD. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was still heavily influenced by pagan beliefs and practices, before the adoption of Christianity as the official state religion in the 4th century.