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#296424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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;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 junior emperor who served under his father, Carus. This coin was minted during a time of political instability in the Roman Empire, and it is believed that Numerianus' promotion to Caesar was an attempt by his father to secure his succession and maintain stability in the empire. Despite this, Numerianus' reign was short-lived, as he died soon after his father's death, and the coinage bearing his image is now highly sought after by collectors.
