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Quinarius - Diadumenian PRINC IVVENTVTIS
| Silver | 1.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Diadumenian (Marcus Opellius Antoninus Diadumenianus) (217-218) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 217-218 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#277312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diadumenian, standing front, head right, holding standard in right hand and sceptre in left hand; on right, standard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINC IVVENTVTIS
Translation:
Principes Juventutis.
Prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare portrait of Diadumenian, who was only a child when he was appointed as Caesar by his father, Macrinus, in 217 AD. This coin was minted during a time of great political instability in the Roman Empire, and Diadumenian's reign was cut short when he was killed by his own soldiers in 218 AD, at the age of just 10 or 11 years old. Despite his short reign, this coin remains an important historical artifact and a fascinating glimpse into the turbulent world of ancient Rome.
