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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Florianus INDVLGENTIA AVG; Spes
276 year| Silver | 4.3 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 | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291496 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDVLGENTIA AVG
-/-//VTI
Translation:
Indulgentia Augusti.
Indulgence of the emperor.
Comment
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, which features the goddess Spes (Hope) on the reverse, was meant to convey a message of optimism and resilience during a period of economic uncertainty and political upheaval. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire.
