As - Aurelianus GENIVS ϵXERCI; 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#291199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Genius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GENIVS ϵXERCI
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) on the other. This coin was minted during Aurelianus' reign, which lasted from 270 to 275 AD, and was part of a larger series of coins that aimed to promote the ideals of the Roman state and its rulers. The use of bronze as the material for this coin was also significant, as it was a common metal used for currency during the Roman Empire, and its durability allowed for the coin to be used extensively in trade and commerce.
