Antoninianus - Aemilianus VIRTVS AVG, Virtus

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year253
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.1 g
Dimensions21.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#12, OCRE#ric.4.aem.12
Obverse descriptionBust of Aemilian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP AEMILIANVS PIVS FEL AVG
(Translation: Imperator Aemilianus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Aemilianus, the pious and fortunate emperor.)
Reverse descriptionVirtus, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, right foot on helmet, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Courage of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (253)  - -
Catalog ID2879135540
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