Antoninianus - Florianus (PAX AVGVSTI; Pax) (276) front Antoninianus - Florianus (PAX AVGVSTI; Pax) (276) back
Antoninianus - Florianus (PAX AVGVSTI; Pax) (276) photo
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Antoninianus - Florianus PAX AVGVSTI; Pax

276 year
Silver 3.5 g 23 mm
Description
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
3.5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#291504
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PAX AVGVSTI
-/-//P

Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace provided by 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 issued during the reign of Emperor Florianus (276 AD), who was the last emperor of the Roman Empire before its division into two parts: the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was issued during this brief period of Roman history, making it a valuable piece for collectors and historians.