Antoninianus - Numerian MARS VICTOR, Mars

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year283-284
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#386a, OCRE#ric.5.car.386
Obverse descriptionBust of Numerian, radiate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR NVMERIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Marcus Aurelius Numerianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Numerian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VICTOR C/-//-
(Translation: Mars Victor. Mars, the victorious.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (283-284)  - `(rev. C)` in right field; -
ND (283-284)  - `C` in field; -
ND (283-284)  - `C` in right field; -
Catalog ID8002150000
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