Antoninianus - Aurelianus VIRTVS AVG
| 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#291017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurelian, riding left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD) as a way to reform the Roman currency system, which had been debased by previous emperors. The coin was made of silver and featured an image of the emperor on one side and a goddess on the other. The coin was intended to be used as a standardized form of currency throughout the Roman Empire, and it was a significant improvement over the previous system, which had been based on bartering and local currencies. The introduction of the Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin helped to stabilize the Roman economy and paved the way for the development of future currency systems.