Antoninianus - Aurelianus VIRTVS MILITVM
| 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#291049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurelian, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; facing soldier, standing right, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS MILITVM
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Translation:
Virtus Militum.
Courage of the army.
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) to celebrate the military virtues of the Roman Empire. The coin features the image of Aurelian on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, holding a trophy and a shield with the inscription "VIRTVS MILITVM" (Military Virtues). This coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and its design was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Roman military.