© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Denarius - Pupienus P M TR P COS II P P
238 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Pupienus (Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus) (238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 238 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pupienus, togate, standing left, holding branch in extended right hand and parazonium in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.968–3.26 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Pupienus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Pupienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 238 to 244 AD. Pupienus was known for his military campaigns against the Goths and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military strength. The coin's design features the image of Pupienus on one side and the goddess Roma on the other, symbolizing the empire's power and influence. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not widely used in trade due to its low value, and it was eventually replaced by other coins with higher denominations. Today, the Denarius - Pupienus coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians.
