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Sestertius - Aemilianus VIRTVS AVG S C; Virtus
253 year| Bronze | 19.8 g | 25 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 | 19.8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, right foot on helmet, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVG S C
Translation:
Virtus Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Courage of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 15.92–23.73 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Aemilianus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Aemilianus, who ruled the Roman Empire for a brief period of time in 253 AD. Despite his short reign, Aemilianus was able to issue a large number of coins, including the Sestertius - Aemilianus, which was widely circulated throughout the empire. The coin's design features the image of the goddess Virtus (Virtue) on the obverse, and the emperor's name and title on the reverse. The coin's bronze composition and 19.8g weight were standard for Roman coins of this denomination during this period.
