© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
© Institute of Classics/University of Graz
Antoninianus - Aurelianus PAX AVGVSTI; Pax
| Silver | 2.4 g | - |
| 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 | 2.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290843 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX AVGVSTI
A/-//-
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace provided by the Emperor.
Comment
Example of this type:Institute of Classics/University of Graz
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Aurelian, who ruled from 270 to 275 AD, and was part of a series of reforms aimed at stabilizing the empire's economy and military. Despite these efforts, the empire continued to decline, and the coin's value depreciated significantly over time. Today, it is a valuable collector's item, providing a glimpse into the economic and political history of the Roman Empire during this period.
