Aureus - Florianus (CONSERVATOR AVG; Sol) (276) front Aureus - Florianus (CONSERVATOR AVG; Sol) (276) back
Aureus - Florianus (CONSERVATOR AVG; Sol) (276) photo
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Aureus - Florianus CONSERVATOR AVG; Sol

276 year
Gold 6.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Florian (Marcus Annius Florianus) (276)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
276
Value
Aureus (25⁄2)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Gold
Weight
6.5 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#291545
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Sol, radiate, in quadriga, galloping left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CONSERVATOR AVG

Translation:
Conservatori Augusti.
Protector of the emperor.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aureus - Florianus coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Florianus (also known as Florian) on one side, and a depiction of the sun god Sol on the other. This coin was minted during Florianus' reign, which lasted from 276 to 282 AD. The image of Sol is significant because it represents the Roman Empire's official sun god, and the coin's name, "Aureus," means "golden" in Latin, indicating the coin's value and material.