Denarius - Valerianus II PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
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Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 254-255 |
Value | Denarius (½) |
Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#289828 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Valerian II, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
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 Denarius - Valerianus II (PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS) (254-255) coin is that it features a rare reverse design, depicting the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a rudder. This design was only used during Valerian's reign and is considered one of the most iconic and sought-after designs among Roman coin collectors.