Aureus - Numerianus as Caesar VICTORIAE AVGG; Victory
| 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#296441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIAE AVGG
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Translation:
Victoriae Duorum Augustorum.
To the victory of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Numerianus as Caesar (VICTORIAE AVGG; Victory) coin is that it features the first recorded use of the Christian cross on a Roman coin. The cross is depicted on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by the words "VICTORIAE AVGG," which translates to "Victory of the Emperors." This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Numerianus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 283 to 284 AD. The inclusion of the Christian cross on the coin suggests that Christianity was already gaining prominence in the Roman Empire at this time.