Aureus - Florianus VICTORIA PERPET; Victory
276 year| Gold | 4.6 g | - |
| 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 | 4.6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing right, foot on helmet, inscribing XXX on shield set on palm-trunk.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA PERPET
Translation:
Victoria Perpetua.
Perpetual victory.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Florianus (VICTORIA PERPET; Victory) coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 3rd century AD. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and dominance over its territories.
