Antoninianus - Numerian ORIENS AVGG; Sol
| 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#298467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, walking left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ORIENS AVGG
-/-//KAΓ
Translation:
Oriens Duorum Augustorum.
The rising sun of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features the emperor Numerian and the god Sol, is notable for its unique design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts Numerian's bust, while the reverse (back) side shows Sol standing on a globe, surrounded by the legend "ORIENS AVGG," which means "East, Augusti" in Latin. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's dominance over the Eastern provinces and the power of the emperor. The use of Sol, the sun god, was also meant to convey the idea of the emperor's divine right to rule.
