Antoninianus - Numerian PRINCIPI IVVENT
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284) Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-284 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298475 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
PRINCIPI IVVENT
-/-//KAς
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Numerian on the obverse and the legend "PRINCIPI IVVENT" on the reverse, is a rare example of a coin that was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 283-284 AD, during the reign of Numerian, who was a military leader who rose to power after the death of the previous emperor, Carus. Numerian's reign was marked by political instability, military conflicts, and economic troubles, and the issuance of this coin may have been an attempt to stabilize the economy and promote unity within the empire. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire.
