Sestertius - Valerianus FELICIT AVGVSTORVM S C
| 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 | 253-260 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Valerian, Gallienus, and Valerian II in triumphal car; on each side, soldier.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICIT AVGVSTORVM S C
Translation:
Felicitas Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Good fortune of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Valerianus (FELICIT AVGVSTORVM S C) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the Roman goddess of fortune, Fortuna, standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the prosperity and good fortune of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Valerianus.
