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Sestertius - Valerianus II PRINCIPI IVVENT
255 year| Bronze | 18.2 g | - |
| 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 |
| Year | 255 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Valerian II, standing, holding ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENT
Unabridged legend: Principi Juventutis.
Translation: To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Valerianus II (PRINCIPI IVVENT) (255) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, standing on the prow of a ship, holding a trophy and a rudder. This design symbolizes the Roman Empire's naval power and victories.
