As - Valerianus (ROMAE AETERNAE S C; Roma) (254-257) front As - Valerianus (ROMAE AETERNAE S C; Roma) (254-257) back
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As - Valerianus ROMAE AETERNAE S C; Roma

 
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
254-257
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
References
Numista
N#286102
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE S C

Translation:
Romae Aeternae. Senatus Consultum.
Everlasting Rome. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin As - Valerianus (ROMAE AETERNAE S C; Roma) (254-257) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Roma on the reverse side, which symbolizes the eternal nature of the Roman Empire.