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RIC V Florian 55

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Florian 55. Denomination: As. Authority: Florianus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Florian, laureate, draped, right or bust of Florian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP C M ANN FLORIANVS AVG.

The reverse shows florian, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand, with the legend VIRTVS AVG S C.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

Florian, also known as Marcus Annius Florianus, briefly held power as Roman emperor in 276. He assumed the throne following the death of his half-brother Tacitus. His reign lasted only 88 days, ending when he was killed by his own soldiers during a confrontation with the rival emperor Probus, who had gained control of the Eastern provinces.

This bronze as was struck at the Rome mint under Florianus' authority during his brief rule in the Roman Empire. The obverse bears the emperor's portrait along with the title "IMP C M ANN FLORIANVS AVG". On the reverse, the coin features the legend "VIRTVS AVG S C" alongside a depiction of Florian standing right, holding a spear in his right hand and a globe in his left.

Physical characteristics

Material
Bronze
Denomination
As

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Florianus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Florian, laureate, draped, right or bust of Florian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Florian, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand
Obverse legend
IMP C M ANN FLORIANVS AVG
Reverse legend
VIRTVS AVG S C

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Florian 55
Denomination and metal
As, Bronze
Obverse legend to match
IMP C M ANN FLORIANVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
VIRTVS AVG 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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