Antoninianus - Florianus VIRTVS AVG; Florianus
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#291474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Florian, galloping right, spearing enemy.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Florianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Florianus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 276 to 277 AD. Despite his short reign, Florianus made significant changes to the Roman currency, including the introduction of the Antoninianus, a new silver coin that was meant to replace the denarius as the standard currency. The Antoninianus - Florianus coin features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the empire's strength and prosperity. However, the coin's production was cut short due to Florianus's untimely death, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists today.