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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Florianus VIRTVS AVG S C
276 year| Bronze | 6.5 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Florian (Marcus Annius Florianus) (276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 276 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Florian, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVG S C
Translation:
Virtus Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Courage of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 5.62–6.98 g;Diameter varies: 24.25–25 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Emperor Florianus, who ruled the Roman Empire for a brief period in the 3rd century AD. Despite his short reign, Florianus made significant changes to the Roman currency, including introducing a new denomination of coins, which this coin represents.
