As - Valerianus VICTORIA GERM S C; Victory
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#286107 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; sometimes at her feet, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA GERM S C
Translation:
Victoria Germanica. Senatus Consultum.
Victory over the Germans. 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 GERM S C; Victory) (256-257) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse (front) side depicts an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) holding a wreath and a palm branch, while the reverse (back) side features the Roman Emperor Valerianus (also known as Valerian) with a radiate crown and a scepter. This blending of Roman and Greek elements reflects the cultural exchange and influence that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greek territories.