Quinarius - Valerianus II (CONSECRATIO) (256-257) front Quinarius - Valerianus II (CONSECRATIO) (256-257) back
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Quinarius - Valerianus II CONSECRATIO

 
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Description
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
256-257
Value
Silver Quinarius (¼)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#289830
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Eagle, left, looking right.

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 Quinarius - Valerianus II (CONSECRATIO) (256-257) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's military triumphs and dominance.