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#291137 |
|---|---|
| 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 was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD) to promote the cult of the Roman gods and to emphasize the idea of eternity and the continuity of the Roman Empire. The coin features the image of Romulus, the legendary founder of Rome, on the reverse, and the inscription "AETERNITAS AVG" (Eternity of the Emperor) on the obverse. This coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and its design was meant to convey the power and longevity of the Roman Empire.