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© Classical Numismatic Gallery
As - Diadumenian PRINC IVVENTVTIS S C
| Bronze | 11.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diadumenian (Marcus Opellius Antoninus Diadumenianus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diadumenian, standing front, head right, holding standard in right hand and sceptre in left hand; on right, two standards.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINC IVVENTVTIS S C
Comment
Mass varies: 10.53–12.54 g;Diameter varies: 25–27 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare portrait of Diadumenian, who was only a child when he became co-emperor with his father, Macrinus, in 217 AD. The coin's design shows Diadumenian wearing a crown and carrying a scepter, symbolizing his status as a young ruler. This coin is a unique historical artifact that provides a glimpse into the political and social dynamics of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
