As - Aurelianus GENIVS EXERCI; Genius
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Genius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIVS EXERCI
Translation:
Genius Exercitus.
To the genius (guardian spirit) of the army.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Aurelianus (also known as Aurelian) on one side, and the personification of the genius of the Roman people (known as Genius Exercitus) on the other. This coin was minted during Aurelian's reign, which lasted from 270 to 275 AD, and was likely used for everyday transactions within the Roman Empire.