© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus IOVI CONSERVATORI
| Silver | 3.5 g | 21.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290939 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre or spear, receiving globe from Jupiter, standing right, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVATORI
-/-//P
Translation: To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.42–3.57 g;Diameter varies: 21–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Aurelianus (also known as Aurelian) on one side and IOVI CONSERVATORI (meaning "Jupiter the Preserver") on the other, was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. Aurelian was a military leader who became emperor in 270 AD and ruled until his assassination in 275 AD. During his reign, he implemented a number of reforms aimed at stabilizing the empire's economy and military, including introducing a new currency system that replaced the denarius with the argenteus, a silver coin that was worth 1/40th of a pound of silver. The Antoninianus coin was likely part of this new currency system and would have been used for everyday transactions.
