© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aemilianus IOVI CONSERVAT
253 year| Silver | 3.4 g | 20.5 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except for cloak on shoulders, standing left, extending right hand and hanging cloak over Aemilian, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVAT
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.22–3.69 g;Diameter varies: 20.3–21 mm;
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 one side and the emperor's portrait on the other. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that the emperor was divinely appointed and had the support of the gods. The use of silver in the coin's minting also signified the value and prestige of the Roman Empire.
