Aureus - Valerianus ANNONA AVGG; Annona
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 | 255-256 |
| 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#285896 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing left, holding corn-ears in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, modius.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVGG
Translation:
Annonae Duorum Augustorum.
The grain supply of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Valerianus coin was used as a form of currency during the Roman Empire, and its value was equivalent to 25 silver denarii. It was made of gold, which was a valuable and coveted metal at the time, and its production was carefully regulated by the Roman government. The coin features an image of the Roman goddess Annona, who was associated with agriculture and fertility, on one side, and an image of the emperor Valerianus on the other. Despite its value, the coin was not widely used in everyday transactions, as it was mainly used for large purchases and as a symbol of wealth and status.
