© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Augustus Posthumous; CONSECRATIO
| Silver | 3.6 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250-251 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rectangular altar, with four panels in front, lighted.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation: Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.87–4.68 g;Diameter varies: 19–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued posthumously, meaning after the death of Emperor Augustus, and it features an image of him on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side bears the image of a Roman goddess, likely Consecratio, which symbolizes the consecration of Augustus' memory. This coin is a representation of the Roman Empire's practice of deifying their emperors, and it highlights the significance of Augustus' legacy in Roman history.
