Antoninianus - Numerianus as Caesar (PRINCIPI IVVENT) (282-283) front Antoninianus - Numerianus as Caesar (PRINCIPI IVVENT) (282-283) back
Antoninianus - Numerianus as Caesar (PRINCIPI IVVENT) (282-283) photo
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)

Antoninianus - Numerianus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENT

 
Silver 3.8 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Caesar
Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (282-283)
Emperor
Carus (Marcus Aurelius Carus) (282-283)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
282-283
Value
Antoninianus (1)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.8 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#296420
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre or spear in left hand.

Scripts: Latin, Greek

Lettering:
PRINCIPI IVVENT
-/-//ςKA

Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.

Comment

Mass varies: 3.444–4.07 g;
Diameter varies: 22–25 mm;

Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Numerianus as Caesar, which is quite rare as he was only briefly in power before his death in 284 AD. This coin was minted during his short reign, making it a unique piece of history.