Antoninianus - Valerianus VIRTVS AVGG

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year258-259
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#24 var.
Obverse descriptionBust of Valerian right, radiate, draped, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVALERIANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Valerianus Pius Felix Augustus: Valerianus, pious and blessed august.)
Reverse descriptionSoldier standing left, holding Victory in right extended hand and spear with left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVGG
(Translation: Virtus augustorum: The bravery of the two augusts.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (258-259)  - -
Catalog ID4954960380
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