| Numerian (283-284 A.D.)
- AE Antoninianus - 22.39mm, 2.76g |
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| Obverse - IMP C NVMERIANVS AVG Numerian, his radiate and cuirassed bust right |
Reverse - MARS VICTOR C in right field. Mars advancing right, holding spear and trophy. |
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| The image below was photographed by Heritage Auctions Europe. The image above is my own scan. | |
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| Minted at the 3rd officina in Lugdunum (Lyon, France)
in 283-284 A.D. Reference: Webb, P.H., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 5, Part 2 (RIC), p193, nr. 388F. Sear, D.R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV Millennium Edition), Vol. 3, p504, nr. 12247, obverse legend var. Cohen, H, "Descriptions Historique des Monnaies frappees sous l'Empire Romain" (C), p370, nr. 21. Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins" (VM), p264, nr 9. Suarez, R., "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins" (ERIC II), p714, nr. 88. (B13, O04, R11, T10, M3, C in r.field) Suarez, R., "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins II" (ERIC II-Digital), p601, nr. 88. (B13, O04, R11, T10, M3, C in r.field) Kampmann, U., "Die Münzen der römischen Kaiserzeit", 2nd edition, (Kampmann) p368, nr. 114.14. Quality: about Extra Fine. Rarity: C (Common) |
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