Aureus - Aemilianus MARTI PACIF; Mars
253 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aemilianus (Marcus Aemilus Aemilianus) (253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 253 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, advancing left, holding branch in right hand and shield and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PACIF
Translation:
Marti Pacifero.
To Mars, the peacemaker.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin was used as a means of payment for Roman soldiers, and it was also used to pay taxes. In fact, the Roman Empire used a system called "paying in gold" where soldiers were paid a portion of their salary in gold coins like the Aureus, which helped to maintain the coin's value and stability. This practice continued for centuries and was an important part of the Roman economy.
