Denarius - Pupienus VICTORIA AVGG; Victory
238 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and holding palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGG
Translation:
Victoria Duorum Augustorum.
Victory of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
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. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign that featured the goddess Victory on the reverse side, symbolizing the Empire's military victories. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Pupienus, while the reverse side shows Victory standing on the prow of a ship, holding a wreath and a palm branch. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea of the Roman Empire's military power and dominance.
