© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aemilianus MARTI PROPVGT; Mars
253 year| Silver | 3.8 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284744 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, leaning on shield with right hand and holding reversed spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PROPVGT
Translation:
Marti Propugnatori.
Mars, the defender.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.99–4.31 g;Diameter varies: 21.2–22.3 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Aemilianus (MARTI PROPVGT; Mars) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Aemilianus was a usurper who claimed the throne in 253 AD, but his reign was short-lived as he was killed later that same year. Despite his brief rule, his coinage remains an important part of Roman numismatic history.
