As - Valerianus (VICTORIA AVGG S C; Victory) (256-257) front As - Valerianus (VICTORIA AVGG S C; Victory) (256-257) back
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As - Valerianus VICTORIA AVGG S C; Victory

 
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
256-257
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#286106
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory, winged, draped, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding palm in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA AVGG S C

Translation:
Victoria Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Victory 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 Standard circulation coin As - Valerianus (VICTORIA AVGG S C; Victory) (256-257) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of bronze as the material for this coin was also significant, as it was a widely available and affordable metal that was commonly used for coinage during this time period.