© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
Antoninianus - Aemilianus MARTI PACIF; Mars
253 year| Silver | 3 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284743 |
|---|---|
| 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
Example of this type:Institute of Classics/University of Graz
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 the god Mars on its reverse side. Mars was an important deity in Roman mythology, associated with war and masculinity. The depiction of Mars on this coin may have been intended to promote the idea of military strength and power during a time of conflict or political instability. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's composition suggests that it was a valuable and widely accepted form of currency during the Roman Empire.
