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Antoninianus - Aemilianus MARTI PACIF; Mars
253 year| Silver | 3.9 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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, advancing left, holding branch in right hand and shield and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PACIF
Translation:
Marti Pacifero.
To Mars, the peacemaker.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.61–4.24 g;Diameter varies: 21.9–22 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 a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a Roman deity or a personification of a province, the coin features a representation of Mars, the Roman god of war, standing on a globe and holding a spear and a shield. This design was meant to emphasize the military prowess and power of the Roman Empire during Aemilianus' reign.
