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Antoninianus - Aurelianus IOVI VICTORI; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.3 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290857 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at his feet, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI VICTORI
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Translation: To Jupiter, the Victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of the emperor Aurelianus on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a pagan to a Christian society, and it is interesting to see the blending of religious symbols and imagery on this coin.
