Antoninianus - Numerian VIRTVS AVGG
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Numerian, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, riding down and spearing two enemies.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced during the reign of Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD and was used until the end of the Roman Empire in the 5th century. It was originally made of silver, but as the empire's economy struggled, the coin's composition was changed to bronze and then to a mixture of copper and silver. Despite this, the coin's design remained largely unchanged, with the emperor's image on one side and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other. This consistency in design made the Antoninianus coin a recognizable symbol of Roman currency and power.
