Antoninianus - Numerianus as Caesar VIRTVS AVGG
| 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#296445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving globe from Jupiter or Carus standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGG
A//XXI
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
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 title of Augustus, which was typically reserved for reigning emperors, indicating that he may have had a significant amount of power and influence during his time as Caesar.
