Antoninianus - Aurelianus IOVI CONSER
| 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#291082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurelian, standing right, receiving globe from Sol, standing left, holding whip; between them, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSER
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Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD) to celebrate the Roman Empire's victory over the Palmyrene Empire. The coin features a depiction of the god Jupiter on one side and the emperor Aurelian on the other, with the inscription "IOVI CONSER" meaning "To Jupiter, the Preserver." This coin was made of silver and was widely used throughout the Roman Empire as a standard form of currency.