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#298447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Numerian, draped, cuirassed, galloping right, riding down and spearing enemy.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGG
C/-//-
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 a silver coin that was equal in value to 2 denarii and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the empire. The coin features an image of the emperor on one side and various gods and goddesses on the other. The VIRTVS AVGG inscription on the coin stands for "Virtus Augusti," which means "the virtue of the emperor." This coin was an important part of the Roman economy and was used for everyday transactions, such as buying goods and services.
