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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Aurelianus PIETAS AVG
| Silver | 3.5 g | 21 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Aurelian and priest, sacrificing at altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIETAS AVG
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Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.03–4.77 g;Diameter varies: 19–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelianus (270-275 AD), was a significant departure from previous Roman coins in that it was made of silver, rather than the traditional bronze or copper. This was a deliberate choice made by Aurelianus as part of his monetary reforms, which aimed to address the inflation and economic instability that had plagued the Roman Empire in the previous century. The use of silver in the Antoninianus coin was a symbol of the empire's renewed strength and prosperity under Aurelianus' leadership.
