Aureus - Uranius Antoninus P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Syria (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| 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#284765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion, radiate, walking right.
Lettering: P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Undevicesima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the 19th time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Uranius Antoninus (P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P) (253-254) coin is that it was issued during a time of great political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the usurpation of Uranius Antoninus, who declared himself emperor in 253 AD, challenging the rule of Emperor Trajan Decius. This period saw a number of rival claimants to the throne, and the coinage issued during this time reflects the political tensions and power struggles of the era. Despite the turmoil, the Aureus coin remained a standard circulation coin, indicating the continued importance of gold coinage in the Roman economy.