Antoninianus - Valerianus VIRTVS AVG, Victory

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year258-259
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.1 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#23, OCRE#ric.5.val_i.23
Obverse descriptionBust of Valerian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP P LIC VALERIANO AVG
(Translation: Imperator Publius Licinius Valeriano Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Publius Licinius Valerian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionSoldier, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and spear and shield in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Courage of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (258-259)  - -
Catalog ID8482025130
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