Antoninianus - Aemilianus PACI AVG; Pax
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#284689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACI AVG
Translation:
Paci Augusti.
Peace of the emperor (Augustus).
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, features an image of the goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on its reverse side. Pax is depicted holding an olive branch and a scepter, symbolizing peace and authority. This coin was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, and the image of Pax was likely intended to promote the idea of peace and stability in the midst of conflict.
