As - Aurelianus ROMA AET; Roma
| 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#290892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on cuirass, holding Victory in right hand and spear in left hand; behind her, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMA AET
Translation:
Roma Aeterna.
Eternal Rome.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aurelianus coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the goddess Roma seated on a throne, surrounded by two standing figures representing the Roman people. This design was a departure from the traditional Roman coinage that typically featured images of the emperor or other deities. The use of Roma as the central figure on the coin was a nod to the importance of the city of Rome and its role as the capital of the Roman Empire.
