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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aemilianus VOTIS DECENNALIBVS
253 year| Silver | 3.6 g | 22.5 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend inscribed in laurel-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTIS DECENNALIBVS
Translation:
Votis Decennalibus.
Vows (prayers) for ten years of rule.
Comment
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, features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a Roman deity or a personification of a province, the coin bears an image of a shield with the inscription "VOTIS DECENNALIBVS" (meaning "for ten years of rule"). This suggests that the coin was issued to commemorate a significant anniversary of Aemilianus' reign, possibly his tenth year as emperor. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that openly acknowledges the emperor's length of rule, making it a unique and interesting piece of numismatic history.
