Antoninianus - Numerianus as Caesar VICTORIA AVGG; Victory
| 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#296419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand; on either side, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGG
C/-//-
Translation:
Victoria Duorum Augustorum.
Victory of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Numerianus as Caesar (VICTORIA AVGG; Victory) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 282-283 AD, during the reign of Emperor Numerianus, who was known for his military campaigns against the Persians and his efforts to reform the Roman currency. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire was facing significant economic and political challenges at the time, including inflation, corruption, and external threats. The coin's design, featuring the goddess Victory on the reverse, may have been intended to promote the idea of Roman strength and resilience during this period of instability.
