A.D. 253 Aemilian Silver Antoninianus

Aemilian was talented, energetic and ambitious. In A.D. 253, after he quelled the Goths within his territory, he moved quickly into theirs and met with success again. These recent victories after many Roman setbacks caused his troops to proclaim him emperor. Aemilian marched toward Rome as Gallus and his son moved northward to meet them. Before battle occurred, he and his son were murdered by their legions. Ironically, about three months later, Aemilian met the same fate.