© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Valerianus II CONSECRATIO S C
| Bronze | 18.4 g | 27.5 mm |
| 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 | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.4 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Valerian II, in biga on funeral pyre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO S C
Unabridged legend: Consecratio. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Consecration. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 15.01–25.31 g;Diameter varies: 18.8–32.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Valerianus II, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 253 to 259 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a personification of the Roman Empire, represented by a figure of a woman seated on a throne, holding a scepter and a shield. This design was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Roman Empire during Valerianus II's reign.
