Antoninianus - Aurelianus VBERITAS AVG; Uberitas
| 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#291015 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding purse (or bunch of grapes) in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VBERITAS AVG
Translation:
Uberitas Augusti.
To the fruitfulness (abundance) of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
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 Uberitas (Abueritas) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of abundance and prosperity, and to reassure the public that the empire's economy was stable and strong. Despite these efforts, the coin's silver content was actually reduced during this period, which suggests that the empire was facing economic challenges and had to debase its currency to pay for its military campaigns and other expenses.