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Antoninianus - Aemilianus ROMAE AETERN; Roma
253 year| Silver | 3.7 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and spear in left hand; to her right, shields.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE AETERN
Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.69–5.2 g;Diameter varies: 20–23.4 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 the founding of Rome. The coin features the image of Roma, the personification of the city, on the obverse, and a depiction of the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome, on the reverse. This coin is significant not only for its historical value but also for its artistic and cultural significance, showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of Roman minting techniques during that time.
