Antoninianus - Aurelianus AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 270-275 |
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#290853 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing right, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AEQVITAS AVGG
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Translation:
Aequitas Duorum Augustorum.
Equity of the two emperors.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD) to promote the ideals of the Roman Empire, such as equality and justice. The coin features the image of Aurelian on one side and the personification of Aequitas (Equity) on the other, holding a scale and a scepter, symbolizing the emperor's commitment to fairness and equality for all citizens.