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Sestertius - Æmilianus EMIL / P M S COL VIMI; Viminacium
253 year| Copper | 8.33 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Viminacium (Moesia Superior) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aemilianus (Marcus Aemilus Aemilianus) (253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 253 |
| Value | Sestertius (¼) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 8.33 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#314127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 VIMI
AN XIIII
Unabridged legend: Provinciæ Mœsiæ Superioris Colonia Viminacium
Translation: Colony of Viminacium from the province of Moesia Superior
Interesting 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 a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other.
