Dupondius - Valerianus and Gallienus LIBERALITAS AVGG II
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 | 254-256 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Valerian and Gallienus, seated left on platform; behind, praetorian prefect and attendant; before, Liberalitas, draped, holding tessera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at foot of platform, citizen with out-stretched hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LIBERALITAS AVGG II
Translation:
Liberatlitas Duorum Augustorum Secunda.
Second liberality of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Libertas (Liberality) on the reverse side, which was a common motif during the reign of Valerianus and Gallienus. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was promoting the idea of liberty and generosity, which was an important value in Roman culture.
