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Antoninianus - Florianus VIRTVS AVGVSTI; Mars
276 year| Silver | 3.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGVSTI
-/-//I
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.1–4.35 g;Diameter varies: 21–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Florianus coin was 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 was part of a series of coins issued by Florianus to promote the cult of the Roman god Mars, which was an important deity in Roman mythology and worship. The coin's design features an image of Mars on the reverse side, holding a spear and a shield, symbolizing the power and strength of the Roman military. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
