Denarius - Numerian VIRTVS AVGG
| 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#298498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing left, leaning on shield with right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Numerian (VIRTVS AVGG) coin from Rome, minted between 283-284 AD, features an interesting fact. Despite being made of silver, the coin was actually devalued during the reign of Emperor Numerian, who introduced a new coinage system that reduced the silver content of the denarius by 10%. This was done to address the economic challenges faced by the Roman Empire at the time, including inflation and a lack of silver reserves. As a result, the VIRTVS AVGG coin, which was once a symbol of the empire's wealth and power, became a reflection of the empire's economic struggles.