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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aemilianus P M TR P I P P
253 year| Silver | 3.4 g | 21 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 | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aemilian, in military attire, standing left, sacrificing out of patera held in right hand over tripod and holding spear in left hand; standard between Aemilian and tripod.
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
Mass varies: 2.74–4.142 g;Diameter varies: 20–21.45 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, was part of a series of coins that were minted to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of Rome's founding. The coin features an image of the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, which is a symbol of the city's foundation myth. The coin's design was meant to emphasize the idea of Rome's longevity and the continuity of its imperial power.
