Antoninianus - Aurelianus (IOVI CONSER) (270-275) front Antoninianus - Aurelianus (IOVI CONSER) (270-275) back
Antoninianus - Aurelianus (IOVI CONSER) (270-275) photo
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Antoninianus - Aurelianus IOVI CONSER

 
Silver 3.3 g 21.5 mm
Description
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
3.3 g
Diameter
21.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#291032
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Aurelian, standing right, receving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IOVI CONSER
-/-//*S

Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.

Comment

Mass varies: 2.37–5.05 g;
Diameter varies: 20.25–24 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 a portrait of the emperor on one side and a depiction of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on the other. The coin's silver content and weight of 3.3 grams were standard for coins of its denomination during that time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (270-275)  - - - - - -

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