Antoninianus - Aurelianus GENIVS ILLVR; Genius
| 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#291031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; to right, ensign.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GENIVS ILLVR
S/-//-
Translation:
Genius Illyriciani.
To the genius of [the army in] Illyria.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced by the Roman Emperor Aurelian in 270 AD as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman currency for centuries. The coin was made of silver and had a higher purity level than the denarius, which had been debased over time. The Antoninianus coin was also larger and heavier than the denarius, and it featured a more detailed design, including the image of the emperor and various gods and goddesses. Despite its introduction during a time of economic turmoil, the Antoninianus coin remained in circulation for over a century and became a symbol of the Roman Empire's power and influence.
