Antoniniani

/ˌæntənɪˈneɪ.aɪ/ noun

Plural of antoninianus, a Roman silver coin introduced by Emperor Caracalla that was worth about 1.5 denarii.

Named after Emperor Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus), who introduced this coin around 215 CE. The term reflects the Roman practice of naming coins after emperors or gods who were depicted on them.

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