Antoninianus - Numerianus as Caesar VIRTVS AVGGG
| 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#296448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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:
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A//XXI
Translation:
Virtus Trium Augustorum.
Courage of the three emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Numerianus as Caesar (VIRTVS AVGGG) 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 Numerian, 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, which features Numerianus as Caesar, reflects the political tensions of the time, as Numerianus was appointed as Caesar by his father, Emperor Carus, but later became embroiled in a power struggle with his brother, Carinus, who ultimately had him assassinated. This coin is a tangible reminder of the complex and often tumultuous history of the Roman Empire.
