Antoninianus - Numerian VIRTVS AVGGG
| 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#298545 |
|---|---|
| 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:
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(* on TR)//XXI
Translation:
Virtus Trium Augustorum.
Courage of the three 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 made of silver and was initially valued at 2 denarii, but its value decreased over time due to inflation, and by the 4th century, it was worth only 1/60 of a denarius. Despite its decreased value, the Antoninianus remained an important coin in the Roman Empire and was used for everyday transactions.
