Antoninianus - Aurelianus (AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas) (270-275) front Antoninianus - Aurelianus (AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas) (270-275) back
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Antoninianus - Aurelianus AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
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
References
Numista
N#290853
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.