© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Numerian CLEMENTIA TEMP or CLEMENTIA • TEMP
| Silver | 3.9 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284) Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-284 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter or Carus, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLEMENTIA TEMP or CLEMENTIA • TEMP
A//XXI
Translation:
Clementia Temporum.
A time of peace and calm.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.035–5 g;Diameter varies: 19.96–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Numerian coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's minting was likely a response to the inflationary pressures of the era, as the Roman government struggled to maintain the value of its currency. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, offering insights into the economic and political climate of the time.
