Aureus - Numerian ABVNDANTIA AVGG; Abundantia
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284) Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-284 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298522 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing left, emptying cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ABVNDANTIA AVGG
Translation:
Abundantia Duorum Augustorum.
Abundance of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Numerian coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Numerian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 283 to 284 AD. The coin's obverse features the image of the goddess Abundantia, who represents abundance and prosperity, while the reverse shows the Roman Emperor himself. The coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and highly sought-after metal at the time. Interestingly, the Aureus - Numerian coin was part of a series of coins minted during Numerian's reign that featured the images of various Roman deities and emperors. These coins were used as a way to promote the Roman Empire's ideals and values, as well as to solidify the emperor's power and influence. Despite being minted over 1,700 years ago, the Aureus - Numerian coin remains a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians today.
