Antoninianus - Numerianus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENT
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCIPI IVVENT
I/-//XXI
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
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 unusual because Numerianus was not a reigning emperor, but rather a caesar (a junior emperor or co-emperor) who never actually ruled. Despite this, the coin was still minted and circulated, indicating that Numerianus had a significant role in Roman politics at the time.
