antoninianus
English edit
Etymology edit
From Late Latin Antōnīniānus (“pertaining to Antoninus”).[1][2] Speculatively named in modern times after an Antoninus mentioned in the Augustan History, after whom some silver coins were said to be named. However, it is not known what this coin was called in antiquity.
Pronunciation edit
- Rhymes: -eɪnəs
Noun edit
antoninianus (plural antoniniani or antoninianuses)
- (historical, numismatics) A silver coin used during the Roman Empire, equal to two denarii.
- 1972, Dissertationes Archaelogicae:
- From the 5th year on, Iuppiter conservator coins are continuously produced actually on antoninianuses;
- 1980 July 27, Edward C. Rochette, “Coin Roundup…”, in The Indianapolis Star, section 5, page 4:
- The coins were base silver antoninianuses of Decius, coins that had not been in circulation for more than 200 years. […] The gold are extremely rare, but choice specimens of the debased silver antoninianuses can be purchased for less than $100 each.
- 1985 January, “Treasures of the Roman Empire”, in Special Coin Letter, number 1005, page 5:
- Whether you enjoy coins for their beauty, history, romance, or antiquity, these ancient Roman antoninianuses are sure to please.
Translations edit
Roman silver coin
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References edit
- ^ “antoninianus”, in Dictionary.com Unabridged, Dictionary.com, LLC, 1995–present.
- ^ “antoninianus”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.