Aureus - Valerianus II (PRINCIPI IVBENTVTIS) (254-255) front Aureus - Valerianus II (PRINCIPI IVBENTVTIS) (254-255) back
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Aureus - Valerianus II PRINCIPI IVBENTVTIS

 
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Description
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
References
Numista
N#289847
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Valerian II, holding spear and shield and crowning trophy.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PRINCIPI IVBENTVTIS

Unabridged legend: Principi Juventutis.

Translation: To the prince of the youth.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aureus - Valerianus II (PRINCIPI IVBENTVTIS) (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.