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#291048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurelian, standing right, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; facing soldier, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and 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. Despite its silver content, the coin was not as valuable as previous Roman coins made of gold or bronze, reflecting the economic challenges faced by the Roman Empire during this time.