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
Weight4.3 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#389, OCRE#ric.5.car.389
Obverse descriptionBust of Numerian, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP NVMERIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Numerianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) 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)  - `C` in field; -
ND (283-284)  - `C` in right field; -
Catalog ID5799540500
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