Numerian as Caesar, Bronze Antoninianus
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Title
Numerian as Caesar, Bronze Antoninianus
Subject
Numerian as Caesar, Bronze Antoninianus. Rome mint, ca. 282-283 CE.
OBVERSE: M AVR NVMERIANVS C (Marcus Aurelius Numerianus, consul), radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. REVERSE: PRINCIPI IVVENT (to the prince of youth), Numerian standing left holding baton and scepter, KA in exergue.
OBVERSE: M AVR NVMERIANVS C (Marcus Aurelius Numerianus, consul), radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right. REVERSE: PRINCIPI IVVENT (to the prince of youth), Numerian standing left holding baton and scepter, KA in exergue.
Description
Numerian ruled in conjunction with his father Carus, controlling the Eastern provinces while Carus’ older son, Carinus, ruled the west. After some initial military success, Carus and Numerian waged a war against the Persians. They captured the Persian capital of Ctesiphon in 283 CE but Carus was mysteriously struck by lighting soon after.
Numerian went on to rule by himself but, just a year later, he was found dead in his litter; presumably murdered by his Praetorian Praefect.
The “Prince of Youth” was a title taken by Numerian. This was a title that was sometimes given to younger men who were thought to be the next in line for the empire.
Numerian went on to rule by himself but, just a year later, he was found dead in his litter; presumably murdered by his Praetorian Praefect.
The “Prince of Youth” was a title taken by Numerian. This was a title that was sometimes given to younger men who were thought to be the next in line for the empire.
Source
Gift of James and Aneta McIntyre, Hallie Ford Museum of Art, Salem, OR. 2006.010.057
Date
ca. 282-283 CE
Rights
Hallie Ford Museum of Art
Format
0.842 in
0.145 oz
0.145 oz
Language
Latin
Type
Coin
Coverage
This item can be viewed on Hallie Ford Museum of Art's website.
Citation
“Numerian as Caesar, Bronze Antoninianus,” Hallie Ford Museum of Art Exhibits, accessed November 22, 2024, https://library.willamette.edu/hfma/omeka/items/show/108.