Dupondius - Valerianus II CONSECRATIO
| 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 | 257-258 |
| 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#289842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle, carrying Valerian II to heaven.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Unabridged legend: Consecratio.
Translation: Consecration.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Valerianus II (CONSECRATIO) (257-258) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's military victories and power.
