© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Nigrinian Posthumous; CONSECRATIO
| Silver | 3.6 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Nigrinian (Marcus Aurelius Nigrinianus) (283-285) |
| Emperor | Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284) Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 284-285 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle, standing front, head left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSECRATIO
-/-//KAA
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.98–4.19 g;Diameter varies: 21–25 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Nigrinian coin was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the "Crisis of the Third Century." This period saw a succession of weak and short-lived emperors, civil wars, and external invasions, which led to a significant decline in the empire's power and influence. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to issue coins like the Antoninianus - Nigrinian, which served as a symbol of the empire's enduring legacy and cultural achievements.
