Antoninianus - Hostilian as Caesar VBERITAS AVG; Uberitas
251 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 251 |
| 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#282916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding purse in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VBERITAS AVG
Translation:
Uberitas augusti.
To the fruitfulness (abundance) of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Hostilian as Caesar (VBERITAS AVG; Uberitas) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The year 251 saw a series of military uprisings, political instability, and economic challenges, which led to a breakdown in the Roman monetary system. As a result, the silver content of the Antoninianus coin was reduced, and it was replaced by a coin made of debased silver or even bronze. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, offering insights into the political and economic climate of the Roman Empire during this time.