Antoninianus - Aurelianus IOVI STATORI; Jupiter
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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#291151 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI STATORI
Translation:
Iovi Statoris.
To Jupiter, the upholder (preserver).
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 promote the cult of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder. The coin features an image of Jupiter holding a lightning bolt, symbolizing his power and authority. The use of Jupiter's image on the coin was a way for Aurelian to associate himself with the powerful deity and to promote the idea of imperial power and divine authority.