Aureus - Egnatia Mariniana CONSECRATIO
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mariniana, draped, seated on peacock flying right to heaven.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Egnatia Mariniana (CONSECRATIO) (254-256) coin is that it features an image of the Roman empress Egnatia Mariniana, who was the wife of Emperor Valerian I, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of the Roman goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military turmoil in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the propaganda efforts of the ruling dynasty to promote their legitimacy and authority. Despite being made of gold, this coin was widely circulated among the general population, and its value was equivalent to 25 silver denarii.
