Sestertius - Valerianus RESTITVTOR ORBIS 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 | 256-257 |
| 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#286066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Valerian, in military attire, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RESTITVTOR ORBIS S C
Translation:
Restitutor Orbis. Senatus Consultum.
Restorer of the city (Rome). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Valerianus (also known as Valerian) and the inscription "RESTITVTOR ORBIS S C" (meaning "Restorer of the World"), was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Valerianus was emperor from 253 to 260 AD, and his reign was marked by a series of military campaigns and political upheavals. Despite these challenges, the coinage issued during his reign, including the Sestertius, remained consistent in its design and quality, reflecting the enduring power and influence of the Roman Empire.
