© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Antoninianus - Hostilian ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma
251 year| Silver | 3.4 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand; at her side, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE
Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Hostilian coin was issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was decreased to 3.4 grams, which was a significant reduction from the previous standard of 4.2 grams. This decrease in silver content was likely due to the empire's financial struggles and the need to produce more coins to meet the growing demand for currency. Despite this reduction, the coin still maintained its value and remained an important part of the Roman economy.
