Aureus - Nigrinian Posthumous; CONSECRATIO
| Gold | 4.5 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Nigrinian (Marcus Aurelius Nigrinianus) (283-285) |
| Emperor | Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284) Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 284-285 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298547 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nigrinian, laid on biga on funeral pyre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.39–4.67 g;Diameter varies: 20–21 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Nigrinian (Posthumous; CONSECRATIO) coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, surrounded by symbols of the Roman state, such as the fasces and the imperial eagle. This design was meant to commemorate the military victories of the Roman Empire and reinforce the idea of Roman dominance and power.
