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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Aemilianus IOVI CONSERVAT S C
253 year| Bronze | 19 g | 29.5 mm |
| 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 | 19 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except for cloak on shoulders, standing left, protecting Aemilian, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVAT S C
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori. Senatus Consultum.
To Jupiter the Protector. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 16.98–22.47 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Aemilianus (IOVI CONSERVAT S C) (253) coin features an image of the Roman god Jupiter on one side and the emperor Aemilianus on the other. This coin was minted during Aemilianus' brief reign in 253 AD, which lasted only a few months before he was killed in battle. Despite his short reign, Aemilianus' coinage is considered to be quite rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
