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#282917 |
|---|---|
| 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 revolts, political upheavals, and plagues that swept through the empire, leading to widespread instability and uncertainty. Despite these challenges, the Roman mint continued to produce coins, including this particular issue, which features a unique blend of pagan and Christian imagery. The obverse of the coin depicts Hostilian as Caesar, with the legend VBERITAS AVG (Uberitas) surrounding his bust, while the reverse features a stylized image of the goddess Uberitas, representing abundance and prosperity. This coin is a fascinating example of how the Roman Empire adapted to changing times and incorporated new ideas and beliefs into their currency.