Antoninianus - Florianus VIRTVS AVGVSTI; Mars
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#291539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGVSTI
-/-//XXIS
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Florianus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Florianus (276 AD), who was known for his military campaigns against the Goths and his attempts to reform the Roman Empire's currency. The coin's design features Mars, the Roman god of war, on the reverse side, which symbolizes the empire's military prowess and the emperor's efforts to strengthen the Roman army.
