Antoninianus - Numerian PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
| 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#298510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
-/-//VIXXI
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin bearing the image of Numerian (PRINCIPI IVVENTVT) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Numerian was co-emperor with his father Carus, and their reign marked the beginning of a series of civil wars that would eventually lead to the fall of the Western Roman Empire. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the time.
