Antoninianus - Florianus AETERNITAS AVG; Aeternitas
276 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aeternitas, draped, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AETERNITAS AVG
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Translation:
Aeternitas Augusti.
Eternity of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Florianus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Florianus (276 AD), who was known for his attempts to reform the Roman Empire's currency and economy. The coin's design features the goddess Aeternitas, which represents eternity, on the obverse, and a radiate and draped bust of Florianus on the reverse. The use of Aeternitas on the coin was a nod to the idea that the Roman Empire was eternal and would last forever, which was a common belief at the time. Despite this, the Roman Empire would eventually fall, but coins like the Antoninianus - Florianus remain as a testament to the empire's rich history and cultural heritage.
