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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Florianus CLEMENTIA TEMP; Clementia
276 year| Silver | 3.6 g | 22 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291457 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clementia, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding sceptre in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLEMENTIA TEMP
-/-//XXIZ
Translation:
Clementia Temporum.
A time of peace and calm.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.24–3.928 g;Diameter varies: 20.5–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 features the image of Clementia, the goddess of clemency, on the reverse side, which suggests that the Roman government was trying to promote the idea of mercy and forgiveness during a period of conflict and unrest. Despite its silver content, the coin was not widely accepted or used for long, as it was replaced by other coins with more practical uses and higher value. This coin is now a rare and valuable collector's item, providing a unique glimpse into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
