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As - Diadumenian PRINC IVVENTVTIS S C

 
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Description
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#277328
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Diadumenian, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; behind him, two standards.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PRINC IVVENTVTIS S C

Comment

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.