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#285894 |
|---|---|
| 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
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Valerianus (P M TR P III COS III P P) (255-259) coin is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Valerian, the emperor who issued the coin, was captured by the Persians in 260 AD, and the empire was plagued by civil wars, corruption, and external threats. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire and its influence on the development of currency and trade.