Antoninianus - Numerian VIRTVS AVGG or VIRTVS AVGG•

€298,546.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year283-284
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.7 g
Dimensions21.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#470a, OCRE#ric.5.car.470
Obverse descriptionBust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR NVMERIANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Numerianus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Numerian, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionNumerian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving globe or Victory on globe from Jupiter or Carus standing left, holding sceptre.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVGG or VIRTVS AVGG•
(Translation: Virtus Duorum Augustorum. Courage of the two emperors (Augusti).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (283-284)  - -
Catalog ID1886193140
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