Antoninianus - Aurelianus MARTI PACI; Mars
| Silver | 2.9 g | 19 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARTI PACI
-/-//P
Translation:
Mars Pacatori.
Mars at peace.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Mars (MARTI PACI) on the reverse, was issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelianus (270-275 AD). This coin was part of a series of reforms that Aurelianus implemented to stabilize the Roman Empire's economy, which had been suffering from inflation and debasement of the currency. The Antoninianus was a new denomination introduced by Aurelianus, and it was intended to be a more reliable and valuable coin than the previous denominations. The fact that it was made of silver and weighed 2.9 grams suggests that it was a significant improvement over the previous coins, which were often made of base metals and had little intrinsic value.