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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Numerian VIRTVS AVGG
| Silver | 3.9 g | 20.5 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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298540 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving globe or Victory on globe from Jupiter or Carus standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGG
A//XXI
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.068–5.14 g;Diameter varies: 19–21.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Numerian on the obverse and VIRTVS AVGG on the reverse, is a rare example of a coin that was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 283-284 AD, during the reign of Numerian, who was a military leader who rose to power after the death of the previous emperor, Carus. Numerian's reign was marked by political instability, military conflicts, and economic challenges, and the issuance of this coin may have been an attempt to promote the emperor's image and legitimacy. Despite its rarity, the coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians alike.
