© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Numerianus as Caesar VIRTVS AVGG or VIRTVS AVGG•
| Silver | 4.3 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 | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296449 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 or VIRTVS AVGG•
TR//XXI
Translation:
Virtus Duorum Augustorum.
Courage of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.84–4.74 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 quite rare as he was only briefly in power before his death in 284 AD. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the "Crisis of the Third Century," when the empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions, civil wars, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the production of coins like this one continued, providing a glimpse into the economic and political state of the empire during this time.
