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Sestertius - Æmilianus AEMIL / P M S COL VIM; Viminacium
253 year| Copper | 8.06 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Viminacium (Moesia Superior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aemilianus (Marcus Aemilus Aemilianus) (253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 253 |
| Value | Sestertius (¼) |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.06 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#190960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Moesia standing facing, head to the left, both hands extended above an ox on left turned to right and a lion on right turned to left, year in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M S COL VIM
AN XIV
Unabridged legend: Provinciæ Mœsiæ Superioris Colonia Viminacium
Translation: Colony of Viminacium from the province of Moesia Superior
Comment
Other reference: Martin 6.01.15Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Æmilianus, who ruled the Roman Empire for a brief period of time in 253 AD, and it features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Victory on the other.
