© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
Antoninianus - Sabinus Iulianus
| Billon (.042 silver) | 3.77 g | 21.3 mm |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Pannonia (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Sabinus Iulianus (284-285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 284-285 |
| Value | Antoninianus |
| Composition | Billon (.042 silver) |
| Weight | 3.77 g |
| Diameter | 21.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#214514 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
The two Pannoniae standing, looking left and right, with right hands outstretched, one holds ensign, S in field, XXI in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PANNONIAE AVG
S
XXIΓ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Sabinus Iulianus coin is that it was minted during a time of great political instability in the Roman Empire, known as the "Usurpations of Pannonia." This period saw a series of short-lived emperors and rival claimants to the throne, resulting in a number of different coins being minted by different factions. The fact that this coin was made of Billon, a lower-quality metal alloy, suggests that the empire was experiencing economic difficulties and was unable to produce coins with higher levels of silver content. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.