Antoninianus - Aurelianus ROMAE AETER or ROMAE AETERNAE

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year270-275
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.3 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#142, OCRE#ric.5.aur.142
Obverse descriptionBust of Aurelian, radiate, draped, right or bust of Aurelian, radiate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP AVRELIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Aurelianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Aurelian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionAurelian, standing right before Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding spear in right hand and Victory in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringROMAE AETER or ROMAE AETERNAE -/-//Q
(Translation: Romae Aeternae. Everlasting Rome.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (270-275)  - `Q` in exergue; -
Catalog ID9253689840
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