Aureus - Valerianus P M TR P III COS III P P
| 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 | 255-259 |
| 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#285892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Valerian, standing right, sacrificing out of patera in right hand at altar and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P III COS III P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Tertia, Consul Tertium, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the third time, consul for the third time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin was used as a means of payment for high-value transactions and was equivalent to 25 silver denarii. It was made of gold, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. The coin's design featured an image of the Roman Emperor Valerianus, who ruled from 253 to 260 AD, on one side, and a representation of the goddess Roma on the other. The coin's minting process was overseen by the Roman mint, which was responsible for ensuring the coin's quality and authenticity. Despite its value, the Aureus coin was not widely used by the general population, as it was mainly used for large-scale transactions and was not easily accessible to the average person.