© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Numerian IOVI VICTORI; Jupiter
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI VICTORI
-/-//KAB
Translation: To Jupiter, the victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.846–4.98 g;Diameter varies: 20–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Jupiter (IOVI VICTORI) on one side and Numerian (NERMANUS) on the other, was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually reduced during this period, from 90% to 60%, in order to increase the amount of coinage in circulation and address economic challenges. Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and remained an important part of Roman commerce.
