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Sestertius - Aemilianus AETERNITAS AVGG S C; Aeternitas
253 year| Bronze | 17.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aemilianus (Marcus Aemilus Aemilianus) (253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 253 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 17.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aeternitas, draped, standing left, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITAS AVGG S C
Translation:
Aeternitas Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Eternity of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Aeternitas, the Roman goddess of eternity, on its reverse side. This is fitting, given that the coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Aemilianus, who ruled the Roman Empire for a brief period in 253 AD and was known for his efforts to restore stability and prosperity to the empire. The image of Aeternitas serves as a symbol of the enduring nature of the Roman Empire and its values.
