Aureus - Valerianus II PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year254-255
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight3.2 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#11, OCRE#ric.5.val_ii.11
Obverse descriptionBust of Valerian II, head bare, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringP C L VALERIANVS NOB CAES
(Translation: Publius Cornelius Licinius Valerianus, the most noble Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionValerian II, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
(Translation: To the prince of the youth.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (254-255)  - -
Catalog ID1025138470
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