© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Numerianus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
| Silver | 3.2 g | 22 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
-/-//ΔKA
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.92–3.58 g;Diameter varies: 21–23 mm;
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 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.
