© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Florianus AETERNITAS AVG; Aeternitas
276 year| Silver | 2.8 g | 23 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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Aeternitas, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and rudder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AETERNITAS AVG
-/-//-
Translation:
Aeternitas Augusti.
Eternity of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Florianus coin was minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Aeternitas (Eternity) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of eternal life and stability, which was a pressing concern for the Roman people during this period. Despite the challenges faced by the empire, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman culture and art.
