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#291536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Florian, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand.
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 282 AD. Despite being a standard circulation coin, it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable metal at the time. This coin was used as a means of payment and exchange, and it features an image of the emperor on one side and various gods and goddesses on the other. The coin's design and materials reflect the cultural and economic values of the Roman Empire during this period.