Quinarius - Numerian PAX AVGG; Pax
| 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 | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, running left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGG
Translation:
Pax Duorum Augustorum.
Peace of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Numerian coin was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's minting was likely a response to the inflationary pressures of the time, as the empire struggled to pay for its military campaigns and public works projects. Despite these challenges, the Quinarius - Numerian coin remained a widely used denomination throughout the empire, reflecting the importance of trade and commerce in the Roman economy.