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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aemilianus SPES PVBLICA; Spes
253 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 21.5 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, advancing left, holding flower in right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES PVBLICA
Translation:
Spes Publica.
Hope of the public.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.82–3.42 g;Diameter varies: 21–22.2 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aemilianus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was decreased to 3.2 grams, which was a significant reduction from the standard 4 grams of previous issues. This decrease in silver content was likely due to the empire's financial struggles and the need to produce more coins to meet the demands of trade and commerce. Despite this reduction, the coin still maintained its value and remained an important part of the Roman economy.
