Aureus - Valerianus II PRINC IVVENTVTIS
| 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 | 254-255 |
| 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#289846 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Valerian II, standing left, holding baton in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, two ensigns.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINC IVVENTVTIS
Unabridged legend: Principes Juventutis.
Translation: Prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Valerianus II (PRINC IVVENTVTIS) (254-255) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the Roman goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval power and dominance.
