Denarius - Florianus VIRTVS AVG; Florianus
276 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Florian (Marcus Annius Florianus) (276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 276 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Florian, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVG
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Florianus coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Florianus, who ruled the Roman Empire for a brief period in 276 AD, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the inscription "VIRTVS AVG" which means "The Virtue of the Emperor" in Latin. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military turmoil in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the emphasis placed on the emperor's virtues and leadership qualities.