© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Numerianus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENT or PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
| Silver | 3.5 g | 20 mm |
| 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296423 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
PRINCIPI IVVENT or PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
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Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.08–3.9 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 actually a Roman emperor, but rather a Caesar (a title given to a junior emperor or co-ruler) who never actually ruled. Despite this, he was still depicted on coins as if he were a full emperor, which suggests that the Roman Empire was experimenting with different ways of representing power and authority during this time period.
