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#298541 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 coinage was introduced by the Roman Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD, and it was named after him. However, the coin , which features Numerian, was issued during the reign of Caracalla's successor, Elagabalus, in 218-222 AD. This means that the coin you have is a variant of the Antoninianus coinage that was issued during a later period.
