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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Numerian VNDIQVE VICTORES
| Silver | 3.6 g | 22.5 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298485 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes on either side, captive.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
VNDIQVE VICTORES
-/-//KAΓ
Translation:
Undique Victores.
[Emperors] victorious everywhere.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.2–3.98 g;Diameter varies: 20.5–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin is that it was introduced during the reign of Emperor Numerian (283-284 AD) as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman silver coin for centuries. The Antoninianus was made of silver and had a higher purity level than the denarius, but it was also slightly smaller in size. Despite its introduction during a time of economic turmoil, the Antoninianus became a popular coin and was widely used throughout the Roman Empire.
