Antoninianus - Valerianus VIRTVS AVGG
Features
| Issuer |
Rome ›
Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
 |
|---|---|
| Emperor |
Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 258-259 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 313840 |
| References | RIC V.1# 24 var. Percy H. Webb, Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham; 1927. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 5.1. Valerian to Florian (AD 253–276). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. |
Obverse
Bust of Valerian right, radiate, draped, cuirassed.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VALERIANVS P F AVG
Translation: Valerianus Pius Felix Augustus: Valerianus, pious and blessed august.
Reverse
Soldier standing left, holding Victory in right extended hand and spear with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG
Translation: Virtus augustorum: The bravery of the two augusts.
Mint
Cologne, GermanyComments
Known variant but not referenced by RIC.
See also
Manage my collection
Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.
| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (258-259) | |||||||||||||||
Get this coin
No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.
Numista Rarity index: 97
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.
Contribute to the catalogue
Modify or add data on this pageRegister a past auction sale
Register an example of this type
Duplicate this page
