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#291078 |
|---|---|
| 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
-/-//SERD
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) and was part of a series of coins that aimed to promote the Roman Empire's military victories and ideals. The use of Mars, the Roman god of war, on the coin was meant to symbolize the empire's military prowess and its ability to protect and defend its territories.