As - Diadumenianus (Deultum) (218) front As - Diadumenianus (Deultum) (218) back
As - Diadumenianus (Deultum) (218) photo

As - Diadumenianus Deultum

218 year
Bronze 8.56 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Deultum (Thracia)
Emperor
Diadumenian (Marcus Opellius Antoninus Diadumenianus) (217-218)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
218
Value
As (1⁄400)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
8.56 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#26575
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Victory advancing right carrying trophy

Lettering: COL FL PAC DEVLT

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of Diadumenianus, who was a Roman emperor for a brief period in 218 AD, at the age of just 10 years old. He was the son of Macrinus, who had overthrown and assassinated the previous emperor, Caracalla. Despite his young age, Diadumenianus was appointed as co-emperor by his father, and this coin was minted to commemorate his rule. However, his reign was short-lived, as he and his father were both killed in a battle against the forces of Elagabalus, who then became the new emperor. This coin is a rare surviving artifact from a pivotal moment in Roman history.