Antoninianus - Aurelianus AETERNITAS AVG; Romulus
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#291135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
She-wolf, suckling Romulus and Remus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITAS AVG
Translation:
Aeternitas Augusti.
Eternity of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin is a rare example of a coin that features a depiction of the Roman goddess Aeternitas, who was often associated with eternity and the eternal nature of the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of Aeternitas standing next to the Emperor Aurelianus, suggests that the coin was minted to commemorate the Emperor's efforts to restore the Empire's power and stability during a time of great turmoil and political upheaval.