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#296427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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;
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, or junior emperor, who was appointed by his father, Carus, in 282 AD. Despite his junior status, Numerianus was given the power to issue his own coins, which suggests that he played an important role in the Roman Empire during his time.
