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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus PAX AVGVSTI; Pax
| Silver | 3 g | 20 mm |
| 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 | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291039 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX AVGVSTI
*/P//-
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace provided by the Emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.93–3.05 g;Diameter varies: 20–20.25 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Pax (Peace) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of peace and stability, which was a rare commodity during this period. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained a widely used denomination and was an important part of everyday commerce in the Roman Empire.
