© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Diadumenian PRINC IVVENTVTIS
| Silver | 3.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diadumenian (Marcus Opellius Antoninus Diadumenianus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diadumenian, standing front, head right, holding standard in right hand and sceptre in left hand; on right, two standards surmounted by eagle, wreath on hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINC IVVENTVTIS
Translation:
Principes Juventutis.
Prince of the youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.81–4.34 g;Diameter varies: 19–20.9 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 was appointed as Caesar by his father, Macrinus, in 217 AD. The coin's obverse shows Diadumenian wearing a crown and a mantle, while the reverse depicts a sacrificial scene with the Roman goddess Victory standing next to an altar. This coin is a unique representation of the short-lived reign of Diadumenian and provides a glimpse into the political and religious practices of the Roman Empire during that time.
