Antoninianus - Aurelianus CONSERVATOR AVG; Asclepius
| Silver | 2.8 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Asclepius, standing, looking left, holding serpent-entwined staff.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSERVATOR AVG
-/-//SERD
Translation:
Conservatori Augusti.
Protector of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin features an image of Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and healing, on its reverse side. This is notable because it suggests that the Roman Empire, which was known for its military conquests and political power, also placed a strong emphasis on health and wellness. The inclusion of Asclepius on the coin may have been a way to promote the importance of health and medicine during a time when diseases and illnesses were common and often deadly.
