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#298477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre or spear in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
PRINCIPI IVVENT
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Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Emperor Numerian (283-284 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor on the obverse (front side) instead of the traditional depiction of the Roman goddess Roma. This change in design marked a significant shift in the way Roman emperors were represented on coins and paved the way for the portrayal of emperors as divine rulers.