© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Numerianus as Caesar VIRTVS AVGG
| Silver | 3.9 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (282-283) |
| Emperor | Carus (Marcus Aurelius Carus) (282-283) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 282-283 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving 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: 3.74–4.1 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–22.05 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Numerianus as Caesar (VIRTVS AVGG) was minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was significantly debased, containing only about 10% silver, compared to the earlier silver coins of the Roman Empire that contained around 90% silver. This debasement was a result of the empire's financial struggles and inflation, and it marked a significant departure from the high-quality silver coins that the Roman Empire was known for. Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used throughout the empire.
