Aureus - Valerianus VICTORIA AVGG, Victory

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year256-257
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight3.1 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#53d, OCRE#ric.5.val_i.53d
Obverse descriptionBust of Valerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Publius Licinius Valerian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, standing left, resting right hand on shield and holding palm in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA AVGG
(Translation: Victory of the two emperors (Augusti).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (256-257)  - -
Catalog ID8895074770
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