© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Aureus - Aurelianus VIRTVS MILITVM
| Gold | 3.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurelian, standing right, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand, receiving Victory from soldier standing left, holding spear.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
VIRTVS MILITVM
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Translation:
Virtus Militum.
Courage of the army.
Comment
Example of this type:The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Aurelianus (VIRTVS MILITVM) is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and military reforms within the Roman Empire. Aurelianus, also known as Aurelian, was a Roman emperor who ruled from 270 to 275 AD and is remembered for his efforts to stabilize the empire's economy and military. The coin's design, featuring the emperor's image and the inscription "VIRTVS MILITVM" (virtues of the military), reflects the emphasis placed on military power and virtue during Aurelian's reign.
