Denarius - Numerian PAX AVGG; Pax
Silver | - | - |
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 | 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#298495 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGG
Translation:
Pax Duorum Augustorum.
Peace of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Numerian coin features the image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse, which represents peace and harmony, highlighting the importance of these values during the reign of Emperor Numerian.