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#298478 |
|---|---|
| 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 features Numerian on the obverse and the legend "PRINCIPI IVVENT" on the reverse, is notable for its unusual design. While most Roman coins of the time featured images of gods, emperors, or other symbols of power, this coin features a depiction of the Roman Empire's coat of arms, with two captives kneeling on either side of a shield bearing the letters "SPQR" (Senatus Populusque Romanus, or "The Senate and People of Rome"). This design was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Roman state, and it's a unique example of a coin that focuses more on the idea of Roman identity and unity rather than the image of a specific ruler or deity.