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#387, OCRE#ric.5.car.387
Obverse descriptionBust of Numerian, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP NVMERIANVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Numerianus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Numerian, the pious, the fortunate, 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)  - `C` in right field; -
Catalog ID3051140050
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