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Antoninianus - Aurelianus IOVI CONSER or IOVI CONSERV
| Silver | 3.6 g | 23 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291067 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Aurelian, standing right, holding sceptre, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSER or IOVI CONSERV
-/-//P
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.92–4.35 g;Diameter varies: 21.85–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design features the image of the Roman god Jupiter on one side and the emperor Aurelianus on the other, indicating the importance of the Roman pantheon and the emperor's divine right to rule. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this period, the coin's silver content and intricate design demonstrate the advanced craftsmanship and artistic skills of Roman minting technology.
