Antoninianus - Numerian FIDES EXERCIT AVGG; Fides
| Silver | 3.6 g | 21.5 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fides, draped, seated left between three ensigns, holding patera in right hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
FIDES EXERCIT AVGG
Γ/-//SMSXXI
Translation:
Fides Exercitus Duorum Augustorum.
Loyalty of the army of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.08–4 g;Diameter varies: 21–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features the image of Numerian, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Numerian was a short-lived emperor who ruled from 283 to 284 AD, and his reign was marked by political instability, military conflicts, and economic troubles. Despite these challenges, the coinage of Numerian's reign, including the Antoninianus, continued to be minted in large quantities and remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence.
