Antoninianus - Numerian MARS VICTOR; Mars
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARS VICTOR
C/-//-
Translation:
Mars Victor.
Mars, the victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced during the reign of Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD, and it was originally made of silver. However, during the reign of Emperor Numerian (283-284 AD), the coin's composition was changed to a copper-nickel alloy, which is what the Antoninianus - Numerian (MARS VICTOR; Mars) coin is made of. This change in composition was likely due to the increasing cost of silver and the need to reduce the cost of producing coins. Despite the change in composition, the Antoninianus coin remained a popular and widely used denomination throughout the Roman Empire.