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Sestertius - Aemilianus IOVI CONSERVAT S C

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Issuer RomeRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor Aemilianus (Marcus Aemilus Aemilianus) (253)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 253
Value Sestertius (⅛)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Bronze
Weight 19 g
Diameter 29.5 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
284723
References RIC IV.3# 45
Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham, Carol Humphrey Vivian Sutherland; 1949. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 4.3. Gordian III – Uranius Antoninus (AD 238–253). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
, OCRE# ric.4.aem.45
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/)

Obverse

Bust of Aemilian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IMP CAES AEMILIANVS P F AVG

Translation:
Imperator Caesar Aemilianus Pius Felix Augustus.
Supreme commander (Imperator) and Caesar Aemilianus, pious and fortunate emperor.

Reverse

Jupiter, nude except for cloak on shoulders, standing left, protecting Aemilian, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IOVI CONSERVAT S C

Translation:
Iovi Conservatori. Senatus Consultum.
To Jupiter the Protector. Decree of the senate.

Mint

Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)

Comments

Mass varies: 16.98–22.47 g;

Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

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