Denarius - Numerian SPES PVBLICA
| 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#298497 |
|---|---|
| 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, issued during the reign of Emperor Numerian (283-284 AD), features an image of the Roman goddess of hope, Spes, on its reverse side. This coin was made of silver and was a standard circulation coin during the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD).