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Antoninianus - Florianus VIRTVS AVG; Florianus
276 year| Silver | 3.9 g | 21.5 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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Florian, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVG
-/-//XXIΓ
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.66–4.15 g;Diameter varies: 20.5–22 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 silver content was decreased during this period, which led to inflation and a decrease in the value of the currency. Despite this, the coin remained an important symbol of the Roman Empire's power and influence, and its design featuring the image of the emperor Florianus, was meant to convey the idea of strength and leadership.
