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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus P M TR P P P COS; Neptune
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-271 |
| 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#291132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Neptune, standing left, foot on rock, holding dolphin in right hand and trident in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P P P COS
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae, Consul.
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation, consul.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Neptune on the reverse, was issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelianus (270-275 AD) and was part of a series of coins that celebrated the Roman Empire's military victories and deities. The use of Neptune on the coin may have been meant to symbolize the empire's control over the seas and its powerful navy.
