Sestertius - Valerianus II CONSECRATIO S C

€289,834.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year256-257
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight18.4 g
Dimensions27.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#35, OCRE#ric.5.val_ii.35
Obverse descriptionBust of Valerian II, head bare, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDIVO CAES VALERIANO
(Translation: Of divine Caesar Valerian.)
Reverse descriptionValerian II, in biga on funeral pyre.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCONSECRATIO S C
(Translation: Consecration. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (256-257)  - -
Catalog ID5976951840
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