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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Numerian PAX AVGG; Pax
| Silver | 3.6 g | 22.5 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 | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX AVGG
B/-//-
Translation:
Pax Duorum Augustorum.
Peace of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.68–4.51 g;Diameter varies: 21–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin bearing the image of Emperor Numerian (283-284 AD) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that featured the personification of the Roman state, Pax (Peace), on the reverse. This was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, which typically featured images of deities or other mythological figures. The use of Pax on the coinage was a deliberate choice made by Numerian to promote the idea of peace and stability during a time of political turmoil and conflict.
