Aureus - Valerianus VICTORIA AVGG
| 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 | 254-257 |
| 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#285928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Valerian, riding right in biga, crowned by Victory.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGG
Translation:
Victoria Duorum Augustorum.
Victory of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Valerianus (VICTORIA AVGG) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor Valerianus, while the reverse side features the goddess Victoria standing on a prow, holding a trophy and a palm branch. This combination of Roman imperial imagery and Greek mythological symbols reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greece and other parts of the Mediterranean world.
