Antoninianus - Aurelianus (VICTORIA GERM; Victory) (270-275) front Antoninianus - Aurelianus (VICTORIA GERM; Victory) (270-275) back
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Antoninianus - Aurelianus VICTORIA GERM; Victory

 
Silver 3.8 g 21 mm
Description
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
3.8 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#291184
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA GERM

Translation:
Victoria Germanica.
Victory over the Germans.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Victory on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of victory and stability, and to reassure the public that the empire was still strong and prosperous. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to decline, and the coin's value depreciated significantly over time. Today, the Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin is a valuable collector's item, and its design continues to be admired for its beauty and historical significance.