Sestertius - Aemilianus VIRTVS AVG S C, Virtus

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year253
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight19.8 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#41, OCRE#ric.4.aem.41
Obverse descriptionBust of Aemilian, laureate, 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 S C
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Courage of the emperor. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (253)  - -
Catalog ID1246562270
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