© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus GENIVS EXERCITI; Genius
| Silver | 3.5 g | 20.5 mm |
| 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Genius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; behind him, ensign.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIVS EXERCITI
Translation:
Genius Exercitus.
To the genius (guardian spirit) of the army.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.34–4.41 g;Diameter varies: 19–22.78 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelianus (270-275 AD) and features an image of the Roman goddess Genius on the reverse side. The Genius of the Roman army is depicted holding a shield and a spear, symbolizing the military prowess and power of the Roman Empire. This coin was part of a series of reforms implemented by Aurelianus to stabilize the Roman economy and military, and it was widely used throughout the empire for trade and commerce.
