Antoninianus - Vespasian Posthumous; VICTORIA AVG; Victory
| 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#283064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, running left, holding wreath in right hand and palm sloped over left shoulder in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Unabridged legend: Victoria Augusti.
Translation: Victory of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Vespasian, who was the Roman Emperor from 69 to 79 AD. The coin's design features a portrait of Vespasian on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, with the inscription "Victoria AVG" meaning "Victory of the Emperor." This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Vespasian to promote his military victories and to solidify his power after a period of political instability in the Roman Empire.
