Antoninianus - Valerianus VIRTVS AVGG

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year253-254
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.6 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#292, OCRE#ric.5.val_i.292
Obverse descriptionBust of Valerian, radiate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Publius Licinius Valerianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Publius Licinius Valerian, 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 (253-254)  - -
Catalog ID7793760740
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