Aureus - Valerianus PAX AVGG, Pax

€286,137.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year257-259
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight4.5 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#230, OCRE#ric.5.val_i.230
Obverse descriptionBust of Valerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP VALERIANVS P AVG
(Translation: Imperator Valerianus Pius Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Valerianus, the pious, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVGG
(Translation: Pax Duorum Augustorum. Peace of the two emperors (Augusti).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (257-259)  - -
Catalog ID9869185970
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