Aureus - Valerianus VICTORIAE AVGG; Victory
| Gold | 3.4 g | 19 mm |
| 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 | 253-258 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286192 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, galloping right in biga.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE AVGG
Translation:
Victoriae Duorum Augustorum.
To the victory of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Valerianus (VICTORIAE AVGG; Victory) 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 Valerian standing victorious over a fallen enemy, while the reverse side shows the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, surrounded by the legend "VICTORIAE AVGG." This blending of Roman military power and Greek mythological symbols reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into the Mediterranean world.
