© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Florianus AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas
276 year| Silver | 4 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Florian (Marcus Annius Florianus) (276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 276 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291455 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
AEQVITAS AVG
-/Γ//XXI
Translation:
Aequitas Augusti.
Equity of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.62–4.39 g;Diameter varies: 21–24 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Florianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Florianus (276 AD), who was known for his attempts to reform the Roman Empire's economy and military. The coin's design features the goddess Aequitas (Equity) on the reverse, which symbolizes the emperor's efforts to promote fairness and justice throughout the empire. Despite its silver content, the coin was not widely accepted in trade due to its low value and was eventually replaced by more valuable coins.
