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Sestertius - Valerianus II PIETAS AVGVSTORVM S C
| Bronze | 16.1 g | 28 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 | 254-255 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 16.1 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sacrificial implements.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGVSTORVM S C
Unabridged legend: Pietas Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Piety of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 14.04–18.12 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
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 254 AD, and again from 255 to 260 AD. He was known for his attempts to reform the Roman Empire and restore its power, which had been declining in the previous centuries. The coin's design, which includes the image of Valerianus II and the inscription "PIETAS AVGVSTORVM S C," reflects the emperor's efforts to promote the values of piety and devotion to the Roman state.
