Aureus - Aurelianus (GENIVS ILLVR; Genius) (270-275) front Aureus - Aurelianus (GENIVS ILLVR; Genius) (270-275) back
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Aureus - Aurelianus GENIVS ILLVR; Genius

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
270-275
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
References
Numista
N#290979
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Genius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; behind, ensign.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GENIVS ILLVR

Translation:
Genius Illyriciani.
To the genius of [the army in] Illyria.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)