Quinarius - Numerian PIETAS AVG; Mercury
| 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#298501 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius - Numerian coin is that it features an image of the Roman god Mercury on its reverse side, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of the Roman emperor on the coinage of the time. This suggests that the emperor Numerian, who ruled from 283 to 284 AD, may have been attempting to promote the cult of Mercury, which was popular in certain parts of the empire.