Antoninianus - Numerian SECVRIT AVG; Securitas
| Silver | 3 g | - |
| 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 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298520 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, raising right hand to head and leaning on column with left arm; crossing legs.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SECVRIT AVG
-/-//VXXI
Translation:
Securitas Augusti.
Safety of the emperor (Augustus).
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. During his reign, the Roman Empire was facing significant economic challenges, including inflation and debasement of the currency. As a result, Numerian introduced a new coinage system that included the Antoninianus, which was a silver coin that was intended to be worth 20 times the value of a standard Roman denarius. Despite its introduction, the Antoninianus coin did not last long and was eventually replaced by other coinage systems.
