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    the antoninianus, this change lasting for only a short time. Around this time, the enigmatic XXI was first marked on the reverse of the antoninianus. The...
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    reign of Gordian III (AD 238–244), when it was gradually replaced by the antoninianus. It continued to be minted in very small quantities, likely for ceremonial...
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    Antoninianus from the denarius. Eventually, many sestertii were withdrawn by the state and by forgers, to melt down to make the debased Antoninianus,...
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    215 and 217 and an actual size ratio of 1 antoninianus to 1.5 denarii. This in effect made the antoninianus equal to about 1.5 denarii. The reduced silver...
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    changed under the coinage reform of Diocletian, the heavily debased antoninianus (double denarius) was replaced with a variety of new denominations, and...
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    radiate crown to indicate double value was also markedly used on the antoninianus (double denarius) introduced by Caracalla and the double sestertius.[failed...
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    in the 1980s. Antoninianus issued to celebrate LEG II ITAL VII P VII F, "Legio II Italica seven times faithful and loyal." Antoninianus issued to celebrate...
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  • mocking his claim that he killed Geta in self-defense. A coin, the Antoninianus, is introduced. The weight of this coin is a mere 1/50 of a pound. Copper...
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    the dome of Monticello. Potin Coinage metals Bullion List of alloys Antoninianus Shakudō "Billon". Dictionary.com (Unabridged (v 1.1) ed.). Random House...
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  • AR Antoninianus of Gordian III, struck at Antioch 243–244 AD with Pax Augusta on the reverse...
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