Antoninianus - Hostilian as Caesar SAECVLVM NOVVM; Roma
251 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 251 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282910 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hexastyle temple with figure (of Roma?) in centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAECVLVM NOVVM
Translation:
Saeculum Novum.
New century.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced by the Roman Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman currency for centuries. The Antoninianus was made of silver, but its value was set at 25% higher than the denarius, which caused inflation and financial difficulties for many Romans. Despite this, the coin remained in circulation for over a century and was an important symbol of Roman power and influence.