Roman Denarii

A selection of ancient Roman coins, depicting various emperors and designs, showcasing numismatic history and artistry from the Roman Empire.

Ruler: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 76-138, ruled 117-38, Mint: Rome, Denarius of Hadrian, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 119-22, Silver, 3.62 g, 7:00, 19.0mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 2nd century A.D., Numismatics
Ruler: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 76-138, ruled 117-38, Mint: Rome, Denarius of Hadrian, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 119-22, Silver, 3.62 g, 7:00, 19.0mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 2nd century A.D., Numismatics
Ruler: Antiochus IV of Commagene, A.D. 17-72, ruled 38-72, Mint: Antioch, Coin of Antiochus IV of Commagene fromAntioch, A.D.38-72, Copper, 18.15 g, 1:00, 27.3mm, Made in Antioch, Syria, Greek, 1st century A.D., NumismaticsRuler: Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 121-180, ruled  A.D. 161-80, Mint: Rome, Denarius of Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 176-77, Silver, 3.08 g, 4:00, 18.60mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 2ndcentury, NumismaticsRuler: Trebonianus Gallus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 206-253, ruled 251-53, Mint: Antioch, Tetradrachm of Trebonianus Gallus, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch, A.D.251-53, Billon, 9.63 g, 12:00, 25.2mm, Excavated in Dura-Europos, Made in Antioch, Syria, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsRuler: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 76-138, ruled 117-38, Mint: Rome, Denarius of Hadrian, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 134-38, Silver, 3.24 g, 6:00, 19.1mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 2nd century A.D., NumismaticsAntoninianus of Gordian III, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch. Ruler: Gordian III, Emperor of Rome, 225-244, ruled 238-44 Mint: Antioch Artist: UnknownRuler: Commodus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 161-192, ruled 180-92, Mint: Rome, Denarius of Commodus, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 190, Silver, 2.05 g, 12:00, 18mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Excavated in Dura-Europos, Syria, Roman, 2ndcentury, NumismaticsDenarius of Augustus, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.-A.D. 14, ruled 27 B.C.-A.D. 14 Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Magistrate: P. Petronius Turpilianus IIIVIRRuler: Vologases I, Parthian king A.D. 51-78, Mint: Parthia, Tetradrachm of Vologases I, Parthian king fromParthia, A.D.56-57, Silver, 9.53 g, 12:00, 28.6mm, Made in Parthia, Parthian, 1st century A.D., NumismaticsTetradrachm of Nero, Emperor of Rome fromAlexandria. Ruler: Nero, Emperor of Rome, Roman, A.D. 37-68, ruled A.D. 54-68 Mint: Alexandria Artist: UnknownDenarius fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Magistrate: MN. AEMILIO LEPRuler: Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 146-211, ruled 193-211, Mint: Rome, Denarius of Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 197-98, Silver, 1.72 g, 12:00, 17mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 2nd century A.D., NumismaticsMint: Mopsus, Coin fromMopsus, 2nd-1st century B.C., Bronze, 5.32 g, 6:00, 19.8mm, Made in Mopsus, Cilicia, Roman, 2nd-1st century B.C., NumismaticsTetradrachm of Commodus, Emperor of Rome fromAlexandria. Ruler: Commodus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 161-192, ruled 180-92 Mint: Alexandria Artist: UnknownRuler: Seleucus II, 246-226 B.C.Mint: Antioch, Coin of Seleucus II fromAntioch, 246-226 B.C., Copper, 3.84 g, 2:00, 15.9mm, Made in Antioch, Syria, Greek, 3rd century B.C., Numismatics1 Nummus of Constans I, Emperor of Rome fromCyzicus. Ruler: Constans I, Emperor of Rome, ca. A.D. 323-350, ruled 337-50 Mint: Cyzicus Artist: UnknownMint: Antioch, Coin fromAntioch, 146-125 B.C., Copper, 1.78 g, 6:00, 13.7mm, Made in Antioch, Syria, Greek, 2nd century B.C., Numismatics1 As of Antoninus Pius, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Antoninus Pius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 86-161, ruled A.D. 138-161 Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Honorand: Faustina II, Empress consort of Marcus Aurelius, Roman, ca. 125-176Denarius fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Magistrate: L. Iulius BursioAntoninianus of Claudius II, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch. Ruler: Claudius II, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 214-270, ruled A.D. 268-70 Mint: Antioch Artist: UnknownDenarius fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Magistrate: M. Plaetorius M.f. CestianusFollis (40 Nummi) of Constans II, Emperor of Byzantium fromCatania. Ruler: Constans II, Emperor of Byzantium, Greek, 630-668, ruled 641-68 Mint: Catania Artist: UnknownMint: Abydos, Coin fromAbydos, late 5th century B.C., Copper, 2.27 g, 6:00, 14.5mm, Made in Abydos, Troas, Greek, 5th century B.C., NumismaticsDenarius of Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome; Antoninus Pius, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 121-180, ruled A.D. 161-80Ruler: Antoninus Pius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 86-161, ruled A.D. 138-161 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownRuler: Trajan Decius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 201-251, ruled 249-51, Mint: Antioch, Tetradrachm of Trajan Decius, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch, A.D.249-51, Silver, 9.41 g, 6:00, 25.8mm, Made in Antioch, Syria, Excavated in Dura-Europos, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsCoin of Unknown fromPergamum. Artist: Unknown Mint: PergamumRuler: Ptolemy I, Satrap, King of Egypt, 367-283 B.C., ruled 305-283 B.C.Mint: Egypt, Tetradrachm of Ptolemy I, Satrap, then King of Egypt, fromEgypt, 305-285 B.C., Silver, 12.04 g, 1:00, 27.7mm, Made in Egypt, Greek, 4th century B.C., NumismaticsMint: Corinth, 1 Drachm fromCorinth, 387-350 B.C., Silver, 2.44 g, 3:00, 16.0mm, Made in Corinth, Peloponnese, Greek, 4th century B.C., NumismaticsDenarius fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Magistrate: C. Allius BalaRuler: Caracalla, Roman Emperor, A.D. 188-217, ruled A.D. 198-217, Mint: Rome, Denarius of Caracalla, Roman Emperor fromRome, 213, Silver, 1.44 g, 6:00, 19mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsDenarius of Trajan, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Trajan, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 53-117, ruled 98-117 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownRuler: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 76-138, ruled 117-38, Mint: Alexandria, Coin of Hadrian, Emperor of Rome fromAlexandria, A.D.126/127, Copper, 5.54 g, 12:00, 18.5mm, Made in Alexandria, Egypt, Greek, 2nd century A.D., NumismaticsDenarius fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Magistrate: C. VAL C.F FLACRuler: Antiochus III, King of Syria, ca. 241-187 B.C., ruled 222-187 B.C.Mint: Syria, Coin of Antiochus III, Seleucid King fromSyria, 189/188 B.C., Copper, 6.12 g, 1:00, 21mm, Made in Syria, Greek, 2nd century B.C., NumismaticsRuler: Antiochus I Soter, Seleucid King, ca. 324-261 B.C., ruled 281-261, Mint: Antioch, Coin of Antiochus I Soter, Seleucid King fromAntioch, 294-261 B.C., Copper, 6.77 g, 4:00, 16.6mm, Made in Antioch, Syria, Greek, 3rd century B.C., Numismatics1 Dinero of Philip V, King of Spain fromBarcelona. Ruler: Philip V, King of Spain, Spanish, 1683-1746, ruled 1700-1746 Mint: Barcelona Artist: UnknownAntoninianus of Gallienus, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch. Ruler: Gallienus, Emperor of Rome, ca. A.D. 218-268, ruled 253-68 Mint: Antioch Artist: UnknownDenarius fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Magistrate: L. Calpurnius Piso FrugiRuler: Phraates V, 2 B.C. - A.D. 4, Mint: Parthia, Tetradrachm of Phraates V fromParthia, 2 B.C.-A.D.4, Silver, 12.63 g, 12:00, 27mm, Made in Parthia, Greek, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D., NumismaticsDenarius from Movingmint. Mint: Moving mint Artist: Unknown Magistrate: Marcus Antonius, 83-30 B.C.Ruler: Severus Alexander, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 208-235, ruled A.D. 222-35, Mint: Edessa, Mesopotamia, 1 As of Severus Alexander, Emperor of Rome fromEdessa, 222-35, Copper, 7.145 g, 12:00, 26.2mm, Made in Edessa, Mesopotamia, Roman, 3rdcentury, Numismatics25 Cents from Heaton with Victoria, Queen of GreatBritain.   Subject: Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, British, 1819-1901, ruled 1837-1901 Mint: Birmingham  Mint, England Artist: Leonard Charles Wyon, British, 1826-1891Ae3 of Gratian, Emperor of Rome fromSiscia. Ruler: Gratian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 359-383, ruled 367-83 Mint: SisciaDenarius fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Magistrate: P. Fonteius P.f. CapitoQuadrans fromSicily. Mint: Sicily Artist: UnknownDrachm of Ariarathes X, fromCappadocia. Ruler: Ariarathes X, (42-36 B.C.) Mint: Cappadocia Artist: UnknownDenarius from Movingmint. Mint: Moving mint Artist: Unknown Magistrate: Marcus Antonius, 83-30 B.C.Denarius of Hadrian, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Hadrian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 76-138, ruled 117-38 Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown1 Drachm found in Damascus (), Syria. Honorand: Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia, 356-323 B.C., ruled 336-23 B.C.Decanummium of Tiberius II Constantine, Emperor of the Byzantine Empire fromAntioch. Ruler: Tiberius II Constantine, Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, A.D. 520-582, ruled 574-82 Mint: Antioch Artist: UnknownDenarius of Severus Alexander, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Severus Alexander, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 208-235, ruled A.D. 222-35 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownMint: Carthage, Shekel fromCarthage, 246-141 B.C., Bronze, 5.08 g, 6:00, 19.7mm, Made in Carthage, Zeugitana, Punic, 3rd-2nd century B.C., NumismaticsRuler: Justin I, Emperor of Byzantium, A.D. 450-527, ruled 518-27, Mint: Antioch, Pentanummium of Justin I, Emperor of Byzantium fromAntioch, A.D.518-27, Copper, 2.33 g, 6:00, 12.5mm, Made in Antioch, Byzantine, 6th century A.D., NumismaticsDenarius fromRome. Mint: RomeMagistrate: L. Rubrius DossenusMint: Abydos, Coin fromAbydos, 116-17, Copper, 9.64 g, 12:00, 22.7mm, Made in Abydos, Troas, Greek, 2ndcentury, NumismaticsDecanummium of Maurice Tiberius, Byzantine Emperor fromConstantinople. Ruler: Maurice Tiberius, Byzantine Emperor, A.D. 539-602, ruled 582-602 Mint: Constantinople Artist: Unknown1 Nummus of Constantine I, Emperor of Rome fromUnknown . Ruler: Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 285-337, ruled A.D. 306-337 Artist: Unknown1/8 Stavraton of Manuel II fromConstantinople. Ruler: Manuel II, Byzantine, 1391-1425 Mint: Constantinople Artist: UnknownDenarius fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Magistrate: C. Antius C.f. RestioRuler: Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 121-180, ruled  A.D. 161-80, Ruler: Antoninus Pius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 86-161, ruled A.D. 138-161, Mint: Rome, Denarius of Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome; Antoninus Pius, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 145-47, Silver, 3.36 g, 6:00, 18.30mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 2ndcentury, NumismaticsDenarius fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownAntoninianus of Gordian III, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Gordian III, Emperor of Rome, 225-244, ruled 238-44 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownMint: Olympia, Coin fromOlympia, 400-200 B.C., Silver, 10.91 g, 25.4mm, Made in Olympia, Elis, Greek, 3rd-2nd century B.C., NumismaticsDrachm of Orodes II, King of Parthia fromEcbatana. Ruler: Orodes II, King of Parthia, died 57 B.C. Mint: Ecbatana Artist: Unknown1/2 Tetarteron of John II Komnenos fromThessalonica. Ruler: John II Komnenos, 1087-1143 Mint: Thessalonica Artist: UnknownTetradrachm of Kanishka fromIndia. Ruler: Kanishka, Emperor of the Kushan dynasty, 78-144, ruled ca. 127-150 Mint: India Artist: UnknownRuler: Lysanias, Mint: Chalcis sub Libano, Coin of Lysanias from Chalcis subLibano, 40-36 B.C., Copper, 5.14 g, 12:00, 19.2mm, Made in Chalcis sub Libano, Roman, 1st century B.C., NumismaticsRuler: Lucius Verus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 130-169, ruled 161-69, Mint: Elaea, Coin of Lucius Verus, Co emperor of Rome fromElaea, A.D.161-69, Bronze, 2.29 g, 6:00, 15mm, Made in Elaea, Greek, 2nd. century A.D., NumismaticsTetradrachm of Galba, Emperor of Rome fromAlexandria. Ruler: Galba, Emperor of Rome, 3 B.C.-A.D. 69, ruled A.D. 68-69 Mint: Alexandria Artist: UnknownMagistrate: Gaius Julius Caesar, 100-44 B.C., Denarius from RomanEmpire, 46 B.C., Silver, 4.10 g, 5:00, 18.5mm, Made in Roman Empire, Roman, 1st century B.C., NumismaticsMint: Gela, Didrachm fromGela, 499-405 B.C., Silver, 8.38 g, 11:00, 20mm, Made in Gela, Sicily, Greek, 5th century B.C., NumismaticsRuler: Elagabalus, Emperor of Rome, ca. 203-222, ruled 218-22, Mint: Antioch, 1 As of Elagabalus, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch, 218-22, bronze, 6.69 g, 6:00, 24.8mm, Made in Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria, Roman, 3rdcentury, Numismatics1 Drachm of Philip III, King of Macedonia fromColophon. Ruler: Philip III, King of Macedonia, ca. 359-317 B.C., ruled 323-317 B.C. Mint: ColophonRuler: Balbinus, Emperor of Rome, 178-238, ruled 238, Mint: Rome, Denarius of Balbinus fromRome, A.D.238, Silver, 3.15 g, 6:00, 19.7mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsDenarius of Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Marcus Aurelius, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 121-180, ruled A.D. 161-80 Mint: Rome Artist: UnknownAntoninianus of Valerian, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch. Ruler: Valerian, Emperor of Rome, ca. A.D. 190-260, ruled 253-60 Mint: Antioch Artist: UnknownAntoninianus of Valerian, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch. Ruler: Valerian, Emperor of Rome, ca. A.D. 190-260, ruled 253-60 Mint: Antioch Artist: UnknownRuler: Domitian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 51-96, ruled 81-96, Mint: Rome, 1 As of Domitian, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 90-91, Bronze, 11.50 g, 6:00, 28.8mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 1st century A.D., Numismatics1 Denier of Charles I, King of Hungary fromUnknown . Ruler: Charles I, King of Hungary, Italian, 1288-1342, ruled 1312-42 Artist: Unknown1 Penny of William III, King of England; Queen Mary II fromLondon. Ruler: William III, King of England, British, 1650-1702, ruled 1689-1702Ruler: Mary II, Queen of England, 1662-1694, ruled 1689-94 Mint: London Artist: UnknownMint: Tyre, Tetradrachm fromTyre, 249-248 B.C., Silver, 14.18 g, 12:00, 25.9mm, Made in Tyre, Phoenicia, Greek, 3th century B.C., NumismaticsRuler: Audoleon, King of Paeonia, ruled 315-285 B.C.Mint: Paeonia, 1 Drachm of Audoleon fromPaeonia, 315-286 B.C., Silver, 1.94 g, 9:00, 13.00mm, Made in Paeonia, Greek, 4th-3rd century B.C., NumismaticsRuler: Gallienus, Emperor of Rome, ca. A.D. 218-268, ruled 253-68, Ruler: Valerian, Emperor of Rome, ca. A.D. 190-260, ruled 253-60, Mint: Lycaonia, Coin of Valerian, Emperor of Rome; Gallienus, Emperor of Rome fromLycaonia, A.D.253-68, Copper, 5.21 g, 7:00, 23mm, Made in Lycaonia, Greek, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsAntoninianus of Gordian III, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch. Ruler: Gordian III, Emperor of Rome, 225-244, ruled 238-44 Mint: Antioch Artist: Unknown1/2 Follis (20 Nummi) of Heraclius, Emperor of the ByzantineEmpire. Ruler: Heraclius, Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, ca. 575-641, ruled 610-41 Artist: UnknownRuler: Gordian III, Emperor of Rome, 225-244, ruled 238-44, Mint: Antioch, Coin of Gordian III, Emperor of Rome fromAntioch, A.D.238-44, Copper, 9.52 g, 5:00, 22.1mm, Excavated in Dura-Europos, Made in Antioch, Syria, Roman, 3rd century A.D., NumismaticsMint: Corinth, 1 Drachm fromCorinth, 355-338 B.C., Silver, 2.63 g, 6:00, 16.0mm, Made in Corinth, Peloponnese, Greek, 4th century B.C., NumismaticsAe3 of Constantius Gallus, Caesar 351 354 fromSirmium. Ruler: Constantius Gallus, Emperor of Rome, 326-354, ruled 351-54 Mint: SirmiumQuinarius fromRome. Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown Magistrate: C. Egnatuleius C.f.1 Drachm of Gotarzes II fromParthia. Ruler: Gotarzes II of Parthia, 38-51 A.D. Mint: Parthia Artist: UnknownMint: Metapontum, Fraction fromMetapontum, 250-200 B.C., Bronze, 5.51 g, 4:00, 17mm, Made in Metapontum, Lucania, Greek, 3rd century B.C., NumismaticsCoin of Philip I, Emperior of Rome fromDamascus. Ruler: Philip, the Arabian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 204-249, ruled 244-49 Mint: Damascus Artist: Unknown Honorand: Otacilia SeveraRuler: Zoilos II, Bactrian King, ruled 55-35 B.C.Mint: Taxila, India, 1 Drachm of Zoilos II fromIndia, ca. 75 B.C., Silver, 2.35 g, 11:00, 16.4mm, Made in Taxila, India, Greek, 1st century B.C., NumismaticsMint: Rome, Sextans fromRome, 217-215 B.C., Copper, 25.98 g, 8:00, 30mm, Made in Rome, Latium, Roman, 3rd century B.C., NumismaticsDenarius of Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome; Caracalla, Roman Emperor fromRome. Ruler: Caracalla, Roman Emperor, A.D. 188-217, ruled A.D. 198-217Ruler: Septimius Severus, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 146-211, ruled 193-211 Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown1 Drachm found in Damascus (), Syria. Honorand: Alexander the Great, King of Macedonia, 356-323 B.C., ruled 336-23 B.C.Ae3 of Gratian, Emperor of Rome fromThessalonica. Ruler: Gratian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 359-383, ruled 367-83 Mint: ThessalonicaFollis (40 Nummi) of Unknown fromConstantinople. Artist: Unknown Mint: ConstantinopleRuler: Trajan, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 53-117, ruled 98-117, Mint: Rome, Denarius of Trajan, Emperor of Rome fromRome, 112-17, Silver, 2.79 g, 6:00, 18.5mm, Made in Rome, Italy, Roman, 2ndcentury, NumismaticsCoin of Gordian III, Emperor of Rome; Abgar X, King of Edessa fromEdessa. Ruler: Gordian III, Emperor of Rome, 225-244, ruled 238-44Ruler: Abgar X, King of Edessa, ruled A.D. 242-44 Mint: Edessa, Mesopotamia Artist: UnknownQuadrans of Domitian, Emperor of Rome fromRome. Ruler: Domitian, Emperor of Rome, A.D. 51-96, ruled 81-96 Mint: Rome Artist: Unknown