Aureus - Numerian VICTORIA AVGG; Victory
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Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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#298528 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGG
Translation:
Victoria Duorum Augustorum.
Victory of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Numerian (VICTORIA AVGG; Victory) coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Numerian, who ruled from 283 to 284 AD, a period of great instability and inflation. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a standard circulation coin and was made of gold, indicating the continued value and importance of the Roman Empire's currency.