Denarius - Numerian (SPES PVBLICA) (283-284) front Denarius - Numerian (SPES PVBLICA) (283-284) back
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Denarius - Numerian SPES PVBLICA

 
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Description
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
References
Numista
N#298496
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Carus and Numerian, draped, cuirassed, riding right, raising right hands.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SPES PVBLICA

Translation:
Spes Publica.
Hope of the public.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Numerian (SPES PVBLICA) coin from Rome, minted between 283-284 AD, features an image of the Roman goddess of hope, Spes, on its reverse side. This is an interesting fact about this coin, as it highlights the importance of hope in Roman culture and the role that currency played in disseminating cultural values and ideals.