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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus GENIVS ILLVR; Genius
| Silver | 3.8 g | 21.5 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Genius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; to right, ensign.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENIVS ILLVR
-/-//P
Translation:
Genius Illyriciani.
To the genius of [the army in] Illyria.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.78–4.89 g;Diameter varies: 20.39–23 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), who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to reform the Roman Empire's currency. The coin's design features the image of the Genius of the Roman people, which was a personification of the Roman Empire's spirit and power. The coin's silver content and relatively low weight suggest that it was intended for circulation among the general population, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the elite. Overall, this coin provides a fascinating glimpse into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
