Aureus - Numerianus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Numerian, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding spear between four ensigns.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Numerianus as Caesar is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Numerianus was the son of the emperor Carus, who had recently died, and his succession was not without controversy. The coin's inscription, "PRINCIPI IVVENTVT," translates to "for the principate," which suggests that Numerianus was being promoted as a new and powerful leader, despite his relatively young age and inexperience. This coin may have been minted as a way to solidify Numerianus' claim to the throne and to promote his image as a strong and capable leader.