Antoninianus - Numerianus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
| 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#296428 |
|---|---|
| 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
-/-//KAς
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, or junior emperor, who was appointed by his father, Carus, in 282 AD. Despite his junior status, Numerianus was given the authority to issue his own coins, which suggests that he had a significant level of power and influence within the Roman Empire at the time.
