Antoninianus - Aurelianus GENIVS ILLVR; Mars
| 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#290919 |
|---|---|
| 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
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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 , which features Mars on the reverse, was part of a series of coins issued by the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Aurelianus (270-275 AD) to promote the cult of the Roman gods. The inclusion of Mars, the god of war, on the coin was likely intended to emphasize the military prowess and power of the Roman Empire.
