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Antoninianus - Numerian Posthumous; CONSECRATIO
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 284-285 |
| 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#298489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Altar.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
CONSECRATIO
-/-//KAΓ
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Numerian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 283 to 284 AD. However, the coin was actually minted after Numerian's death, as indicated by the Latin inscription "CONSECRATIO" on the coin, which means "consecration" or "commemoration." This suggests that the coin was issued as a posthumous tribute to Numerian, rather than during his actual reign.
