Aureus - Aurelianus IOVI CONSERV
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#290980 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing right, holding sceptre, presenting globe to Aurelian, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERV
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin was used as a means of payment for high-value transactions, and it was equivalent to 25 silver denarii. It was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, and it was used to showcase the wealth and power of the Roman Empire. The coin features an image of the Roman god Jupiter on one side and the emperor Aurelianus on the other, highlighting the importance of the Roman gods and the emperor in Roman culture.