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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Numerian PIETAS AVGG; Mercury
| Silver | 3.8 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
PIETAS AVGG
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Translation:
Pietas Duorum Augustorum.
Piety of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.63–4.91 g;Diameter varies: 20.5–25 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Mercury (PIETAS AVGG; Mercury) was issued during the reign of Emperor Numerian (283-284 AD) and was part of a series of coins that honored various Roman deities. The coin's design features Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, communication, and travel, holding a caduceus, a symbol of his association with trade and negotiation. The coin's silver content and weight (3.8g) were also carefully regulated by the Roman Empire to ensure consistency and accuracy in trade and commerce.
