© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Titus Posthumous; CONSECRATIO
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250-251 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283041 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Rectangular altar, with four panels in front, lighted.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation: Consecration.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Titus (Posthumous; CONSECRATIO) is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was issued in 250-251 AD, shortly after the death of Emperor Decius, who had ruled during a period of great upheaval and conflict, including the Battle of Abritus in 251 AD, which saw the Roman army suffer a significant defeat against the Goths. Despite this, the coin still bears the image of Titus, who was deified after his death, reflecting the ongoing importance of the Roman imperial cult.
