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Antoninianus - Aemilianus IOVI CONSERVAT
253 year| Silver | 3 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aemilianus (Marcus Aemilus Aemilianus) (253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 253 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except for cloak on shoulders, standing left, protecting Aemilian, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVAT
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Emperor Aemilianus in 253 AD, features an image of the god Jupiter on the obverse (front) side, and a depiction of the emperor on the reverse (back) side. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the emperor's connection to the divine and his role as a protector of the Roman Empire. The use of silver in the coin's minting also signified the value and wealth of the empire. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
