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#296433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing or walking left, holding ensign in right hand and spear in left hand; behind, two ensigns.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
-/-//VXXI
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 actually a Caesar, but rather a junior emperor who ruled alongside his father, Carus. Despite this, the coin still bears the inscription "PRINCIPI IVVENTVT," which translates to "to the principate of the youth," indicating that Numerianus was being groomed for a future leadership role. This coin provides a unique insight into the political dynamics of the Roman Empire during this time period.