Antoninianus - Hostilian IVNONI MARTIALI; Juno
251 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) Hostilian (Gaius Valens Hostilianus Messius Quintus) (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#282898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Distyle temple, with figure of Juno, front; at her side, peacock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNONI MARTIALI
Translation:
Iunoni Martiali.
Juno, the mother of Mars / Juno, the warmonger.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced during the reign of Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD, and it was the first Roman coin to feature a radiate crown, which symbolized the sun god Sol Invictus. This coin was also the first to use the Latin inscription "INVICTUS" (meaning "unconquered" or "invincible") to emphasize the power and authority of the Roman emperor. The use of this inscription became a standard feature on Roman coins from then on, and it reflects the growing influence of solar worship in the Roman Empire during that time.