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Aureus - Florianus VIRTVS AVGVSTI; Mars
276 year| Gold | 4.5 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 | 4.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand; at his feet, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGVSTI
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Florianus (VIRTVS AVGVSTI; Mars) coin is that it features a depiction of the Roman god of war, Mars, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of military power and victory in Roman culture and ideology during the time of Emperor Florianus' reign (276 AD). The coin's design also includes an inscription that translates to "virtue of the emperor," emphasizing the idea that the emperor's authority and power were derived from his moral character and military prowess.
