Antoninianus - Aurelianus MINERVA AVG; Minerva
| 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#291154 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing right or left, holding spear and leaning on shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MINERVA AVG
Translation:
Minerva Augusta.
Minerva, the venerable.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin featuring Minerva on the reverse was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content had been debased significantly, and it was one of the last attempts by the Roman Empire to produce a silver coin that would have any real value. Despite this, the coin remains a popular collector's item today due to its historical significance and the beauty of its design.