Viminacium Sestertius - Æmilianus, 253

AEMIL / P M S COL VIM; Viminacium

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Viminacium Viminacium
Currency Denarius (49)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Sestertius
Year 253
Ruler Aemilianus (Marcus Aemilus Aemilianus)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 8.06
Diameter (mm) 25
Demonetized Yes

Description

Sestertius from Viminacium. Issued in 253. Struck in Copper. Measures 25 mm and weighs 8.06 g.

Obverse
Bust of Æmilian to right, laureate, draped, cuirassed. (The emperor caesar Æemilus Æmilianus august)
Reverse
Moesia standing facing, head to the left, both hands extended above an ox on left turned to right and a lion on right turned to left, year in exergue. (Colony of Viminacium from the province of Moesia Superior)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (253)  RPC# 89 - AN XIV 80%
ND (253)  RPC# 90 - AN XVI (error)

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