© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Aurelianus VIRTVS AVG; Mars
| Gold | 7.1 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290986 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVG
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Aurelianus (VIRTVS AVG; Mars) is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and military reforms in the Roman Empire. Aurelianus, who ruled from 270 to 275 AD, implemented a number of measures to stabilize the empire's economy and military, including introducing a new currency system and reforming the legion system. This coin, made of gold and weighing 7.1 grams, is a testament to the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during this period.
