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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Egnatia Mariniana CONSECRATIO
| Gold | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Mariniana (Egnatia Mariniana) (circa 253) |
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 254-256 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289543 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Peacock, looking left, with tail spread.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Egnatia Mariniana (CONSECRATIO) coin is that it features an image of the Roman empress Egnatia Mariniana, who was known for her influence on her husband, Emperor Valerian, and her role in promoting the cult of the Roman goddess Cybele. The coin's design and inscription, which includes the phrase "CONSECRATIO," suggest that it was issued to commemorate Mariniana's consecration as Augusta, or empress, and to promote her cult. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman numismatics and provides insight into the religious and political practices of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
