Denarius - Numerian ORIENS AVGG; Sol
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, standing left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ORIENS AVGG
Translation:
Oriens Duorum Augustorum.
The rising sun of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Numerian coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Numerian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 283 to 284 AD. The coin features an image of the Roman god Sol on the obverse (front side), and the emperor's name and title on the reverse (back side). The use of Sol on the coin was a departure from the traditional imagery of Roman emperors, which often featured depictions of gods and goddesses from classical mythology. This change in design may have been a nod to the growing influence of Christianity in the Roman Empire during this time period.