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RIC IV Aemilian 54A

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Aemilian 54A. Denomination: Sestertius. Authority: Aemilian. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Aemilian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP CAES AEMILIANVS P F AVG. The reverse shows legend inscribed in laurel-wreath, with the legend VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C.

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Historical context

Aemilian, also known as Marcus Aemilius Aemilianus, was Roman emperor for two months in 253. Formerly the commander of the Moesian troops, he was acclaimed emperor by his army following a victory against invading Goths. He advanced to Italy, defeating Emperor Trebonianus Gallus at the Battle of Interamna Nahars in August 253, but was killed by his own men a month later when Valerian marched against him.

This bronze sestertius was minted at Rome under Aemilian's authority. In the Roman monetary system, the sestertius represented a value of two and a half asses, equivalent to one quarter of a denarius, which made the denomination useful for commerce. Struck during his brief rule, the coin bears his imperial titles alongside the reverse inscription "VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C" enclosed within a laurel wreath.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
Sestertius

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Aemilian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Aemilian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Legend inscribed in laurel-wreath
Obverse legend
IMP CAES AEMILIANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend
VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Aemilian 54A
Denomination and metal
Sestertius, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP CAES AEMILIANVS P F AVG
Reverse legend to match
VOTIS DECENNALIBVS S C
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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