Aureus - Uranius Antoninus CONSERVATOR AVG
Gold | - | - |
Issuer | Usurpations of Syria (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
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Emperor | Uranius Antoninus (253) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 253-254 |
Value | Aureus = 25 Denarii |
Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
Composition | Gold |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-10 |
Numista | N#284756 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quadriga, pacing left, bearing conical stone on which is eagle engraved; to right and left, parasol.
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 - Uranius Antoninus (CONSERVATOR AVG) (253-254) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval supremacy and military power. This design was not commonly used on Roman coins, making it a distinctive feature of this particular issue.