Antoninianus - Valerianus VIRTVS AVGG

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year255-256
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#293c, OCRE#ric.5.val_i.293c
Obverse descriptionBust of Valerian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C P LIC VALERIANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Publius Licinius Valerianus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Publius Licinius Valerian, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionValerian and Gallienus, standing face to face, one holding a spear in right hand and globe in left hand, the other holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVGG
(Translation: Virtus Augustorum. Courage of the emperors (Augusti).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (255-256)  - -
Catalog ID2986974360
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