Antoninianus - Aemilianus P M TR P I P P
253 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284687 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aemilian, in military attire, standing left, sacrificing out of patera held in right and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P I P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Primo, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the first time, father of the nation.
Comment
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, was a significant departure from previous Roman coins. It was the first coin to feature a double-headed portrait of the emperor, with Aemilianus's image appearing on both the obverse and reverse sides. This unique design was meant to symbolize the unity and strength of the Roman Empire under Aemilianus's leadership.
