Antoninianus - Aurelianus MARTI PACI; Mars
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291077 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and spear and shield 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 was issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelianus (270-275 AD), was a significant departure from previous Roman coins in that it was made of silver, rather than the traditional bronze or copper. This was a deliberate choice made by Aurelianus as part of his monetary reforms, which aimed to address the inflation and economic instability that had plagued the Roman Empire in the previous century. The use of silver in the Antoninianus coin was a nod to the value and prestige of the precious metal, and it helped to stabilize the Roman economy for a time.