As - Valerianus VIRTVS AVGG S C
| 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 | 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 |
| Numista | N#286110 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Valerian, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG S C
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Courage of the 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 (VIRTVS AVGG S C) (254-257) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Valerianus I on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Valerianus' reign, which lasted from 253 to 260 AD, and it was used as a means of circulating currency throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Victory on the coin was a common motif in Roman coinage and symbolized the power and strength of the Roman Empire.
