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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Numerianus as Caesar VIRTVS AVGGG
| Silver | 3.7 g | 21 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter or Carus standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGGG
A//XXI
Translation:
Virtus Trium Augustorum.
Courage of the three emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.19–4.26 g;Diameter varies: 20–22 mm;
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 his short reign and is considered a valuable collector's item among numismatists.
