© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Numerian ROMAE AETERN; Roma
| Silver | 3.7 g | 23.5 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298519 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMAE AETERN
-/-//VIXXIT
Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.49–3.85 g;Diameter varies: 22.5–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Numerian coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Numerian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 283 to 284 AD. The coin features an image of the goddess Roma on the obverse (front side), and an image of Numerian on the reverse (back side). The coin was made of silver and weighed 3.7 grams. Despite its small size, the coin is considered a significant artifact in the history of Roman numismatics, as it represents a transitional period in the Roman Empire's monetary system.
