Aureus - Pupienus VICTORIA AVGG; Victory
238 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Pupienus (Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus) (238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 238 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280682 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing front, head left, holding wreath in right hand and palm with drapery in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGG
Translation:
Victoria Duorum Augustorum.
Victory of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Pupienus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Pupienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 238 to 244 AD. Pupienus was known for his military campaigns against the barbarian tribes and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prosperity. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Victory on the reverse, was a symbol of the Empire's military prowess and its commitment to defending its territories. The coin's gold content also reflected the Empire's wealth and economic power.
