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Numerian, February or March 283 - October or November 284 A.D.

Numerian was the son of Carus and was raised to the rank of Caesar after his father's accession. During the campaign against the Persians he was declared co-emperor by his father, and after Carus' death led the Roman army back into Roman territory. Near Heraclea, Numerian was discovered murdered in his litter.

|Numerian|, |Numerian,| |February| |or| |March| |283| |-| |October| |or| |November| |284| |A.D.||antoninianus|
Pax, regarded by the ancients as a goddess, was worshiped not only at Rome but also at Athens. Her altar could not be stained with blood. Claudius began the construction of a magnificent temple to her honor, which Vespasian finished, in the Via Sacra. The attributes of Peace are the hasta pura, the olive branch, the cornucopia, and often the caduceus. Sometimes she is represented setting fire to a pile of arms.
RA58676. Billon antoninianus, RIC V-2 395, Cohen 47, Bastien IX 557 (6 examples cited), gVF, bold portrait, some porosity, weight 3.392 g, maximum diameter 23.0 mm, die axis 180o, 2nd officina, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, emission 6, Aug 283 - start 284 A.D.; obverse IMP NVMERIANVS AVG, radiate, cuirassed bust left spear in right over shoulder, shield decorated with Medusa head in left; reverse PAX AVGG (the peace of the two emperors), Pax standing left, olive branch in right hand, transverse scepter in left hand,B left; rare; SOLD


|Numerian|, |Numerian,| |February| |or| |March| |283| |-| |October| |or| |November| |284| |A.D.||antoninianus|
At Emesa in November 284, Numerian's suffered from an inflammation of the eyes and had to travel in a closed coach. When the army reached Bithynia, soldiers smelled an odor of decay emanating from the coach. They opened its curtains and found Numerian dead. Aper, Numerian's father-in-law and praetorian prefect, assumed command. Numerian's generals and tribunes called a council for the succession and chose instead Diocletian, commander of the imperial bodyguard cavalry. In full view of the army, Diocletian accused Aper of murdering Numerian, drew his blade and killed him.
RA93344. Billon antoninianus, Hunter IV 18; RIC V-2 410; SRCV III 12246; Pink VI-2 p. 34, series 3b; Cohen VI 16 (all also 2nd officina), Choice gVF, broad flan, much silvering, nice style, weight 3.156 g, maximum diameter 22.1 mm, die axis 0o, 2nd officina, Rome mint, c. Feb/Mar - end 283; obverse IMP NVMERIANVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse IOVI VICTORI (Jove the victorious), Jupiter standing left, Victory in right hand, long scepter vertical in left hand, eagle at feet left, KAB in exergue; from the Errett Bishop Collection; SOLD


|Numerian|, |Numerian,| |February| |or| |March| |283| |-| |October| |or| |November| |284| |A.D.||antoninianus|
Although Ares was viewed by the Greeks primarily as destructive and destabilizing, worthy of contempt and revulsion, for the Romans, Mars was a father (pater) of the Roman people. He was the father of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. In early Rome, he was second in importance only to Jupiter, and the most prominent of the military gods in the religion of the Roman army. Most of his festivals were held in March, the month named for him (Latin Martius), and in October, which began and ended the season for military campaigning and farming.
RA46797. Billon antoninianus, Bastien IX 561, RIC V-2 388, Cohen VI 22, VF, weight 3.829 g, maximum diameter 22.2 mm, die axis 225o, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, Aug 283 - early 284 A.D.; obverse IMP C NVMERIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right, spear over shoulder in left; reverse MARS VICTOR (Mars the Victor), Mars advancing right, nude but for crested helmet and cloak tied in belt at waist and flying behind, transverse spear in right hand, trophy of captured arms over left shoulder in left hand, C lower right; rare; SOLD


Numerian, February or March 283 - October or November 284 A.D.

|Numerian|, |Numerian,| |February| |or| |March| |283| |-| |October| |or| |November| |284| |A.D.||antoninianus|
In 283, Carus left Carinus in charge of the West and moved with Numerian and his praetorian prefect Arrius Aper to the East to wage war against the Sassanid Empire. The Sassanids had been embroiled in a succession dispute since the death of Shapur and were in no position to oppose Carus' advance. According to Zonaras, Eutropius, and Festus, Carus won a major victory against the Persians, taking Seleucia and the Sassanid capital of Ctesiphon (near modern Al-Mada'in, Iraq), cities on opposite banks of the Tigris. In celebration, Numerian, Carus, and Carinus all took the title Persici maximi.
RA85606. Billon antoninianus, Venèra IV 1927 (12 ex.); RIC V-2 361; Cohen VI 76; Hunter IV 2 var. (KAΔ); SRCV III -, Choice VF, excellent portrait, attractive surfaces, light marks, light encrustations, weight 3.172 g, maximum diameter 21.3 mm, die axis 180o, 4th officina, Rome mint, as caesar, Nov/Dec 282 - Feb/Mar 283 A.D.; obverse M AVR NVMERIANVS NOB C, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse PRINCIPI IVVENTVT (to the Prince of Youth), Numerian standing left, baton pointed downward in right hand, transverse scepter in left hand, ΔKA in exergue; SOLD


|Numerian|, |Numerian,| |February| |or| |March| |283| |-| |October| |or| |November| |284| |A.D.||antoninianus|
In 283, Carus left Carinus in charge of the West and moved with Numerian and his praetorian prefect Arrius Aper to the East to wage war against the Sassanid Empire. The Sassanids had been embroiled in a succession dispute since the death of Shapur and were in no position to oppose Carus' advance. According to Zonaras, Eutropius, and Festus, Carus won a major victory against the Persians, taking Seleucia and the Sassanid capital of Ctesiphon (near modern Al-Mada'in, Iraq), cities on opposite banks of the Tigris. In celebration, Numerian, Carus, and Carinus all took the title Persici maximi.
RA04153. Billon antoninianus, Venèra IV 2098 (25 ex.); Hunter IV 1; RIC V-2 363; Cohen VI 72; cf. SRCV III 12217 (obv. legend), Choice EF, bold and sharp, weight 3.97 g, maximum diameter 21.8 mm, die axis 0o, 6th officina, Rome mint, as caesar, Nov/Dec 282 - Feb/Mar 283 A.D.; obverse M AVR NVMERIANVS NOB C, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse PRINCIPI IVVENTVT (to the Prince of Youth), Numerian standing slightly left, bare head left, wearing military garb, globe in right hand, long scepter in left hand, KAΣ in exergue; SOLD


|Numerian|, |Numerian,| |February| |or| |March| |283| |-| |October| |or| |November| |284| |A.D.||antoninianus|
In 283, Carus left Carinus in charge of the West and moved with Numerian and his praetorian prefect Arrius Aper to the East to wage war against the Sassanid Empire. The Sassanids had been embroiled in a succession dispute since the death of Shapur and were in no position to oppose Carus' advance. According to Zonaras, Eutropius, and Festus, Carus won a major victory against the Persians, taking Seleucia and the Sassanid capital of Ctesiphon (near modern Al-Mada'in, Iraq), cities on opposite banks of the Tigris. In celebration, Numerian, Carus, and Carinus all took the title Persici maximi.
RA12511. Billon antoninianus, Venèra IV 2098 (25 ex.); Hunter IV 1; RIC V-2 363; Cohen VI 72; cf. SRCV III 12217 (obv. legend), Choice gVF, weight 4.068 g, maximum diameter 20.9 mm, die axis 0o, 6th officina, Rome mint, as caesar, Nov/Dec 282 - Feb/Mar 283 A.D.; obverse M AVR NVMERIANVS NOB C, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse PRINCIPI IVVENTVT (to the Prince of Youth), Numerian standing slightly left, bare head left, wearing military garb, globe in right hand, long scepter in left hand, KAΣ in exergue; SOLD


|Numerian|, |Numerian,| |February| |or| |March| |283| |-| |October| |or| |November| |284| |A.D.||antoninianus|
Pax, regarded by the ancients as a goddess, was worshiped not only at Rome but also at Athens. Her altar could not be stained with blood. Claudius began the construction of a magnificent temple to her honor, which Vespasian finished, in the Via Sacra. The attributes of Peace are the hasta pura, the olive branch, the cornucopia, and often the caduceus. Sometimes she is represented setting fire to a pile of arms.
RA34811. Billon antoninianus, RIC V-2 394, Bastien 554, VF, weight 3.678 g, maximum diameter 23.6 mm, die axis 0o, 2nd officina, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, obverse IMP C NVMERIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust left, holding shield decorated with Medusa and spear over shoulder; reverse PAX AVGG (the peace of the two emperors), Pax standing left, raising branch in right hand, transverse scepter in left hand, B left; rare; SOLD


|Numerian|, |Numerian,| |February| |or| |March| |283| |-| |October| |or| |November| |284| |A.D.||antoninianus|
Ticinum was a municipality and an important military site (a castrum) under the Roman Empire. In 476, Odoacer defeated Flavius Orestes at Ticinum after a long siege. To punish the city for helping his rival, Odoacer destroyed it completely. After the Lombard's conquest, Pavia became the capital of their kingdom, 568 - 774.
RB73871. Billon antoninianus, RIC V-2 366; Venèra IV 418 (24 ex.); Pink VI-2 p. 24; SRCV III 12219; Cohen VI 76 (3f.), VF, excellent centering, nice green patina, some light corrosion and marks, weight 3.347 g, maximum diameter 23.4 mm, die axis 180o, 6th officina, Ticinum (Pavia, Italy) mint, as caesar, Nov/Dec 282 - Feb/Mar 283 A.D.; obverse M AVR NVMERIANVS NOB C, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS (to the Prince of Youth), Numerian walking left, holding baton pointed down in right hand, long scepter transverse in left hand, VIXXI in exergue; SOLD


|Numerian|, |Numerian,| |February| |or| |March| |283| |-| |October| |or| |November| |284| |A.D.||antoninianus|
The VNDIQVE VICTORES legend translates to "Victorious everywhere." Victores is plural and refers to the two Emperors Numerian and Carinus. RIC notes, "sometimes between two captives."
RA26668. Billon antoninianus, Hunter IV 24 (also 6th officina); RIC V-2 423; Cohen VI 118; Pink VI-2 p. 35, series 3b; SRCV III 12258, VF, weight 4.111 g, maximum diameter 23.1 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, obverse IMP NVMERIANVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right; reverse VNDIQVE VICTORES (victorious everywhere), emperor standing left, globe in right hand, scepter in left hand, two captives at feet, KAΣ in exergue; SOLD


|Numerian|, |Numerian,| |February| |or| |March| |283| |-| |October| |or| |November| |284| |A.D.||antoninianus|
Pax, regarded by the ancients as a goddess, was worshiped not only at Rome but also at Athens. Her altar could not be stained with blood. Claudius began the construction of a magnificent temple to her honor, which Vespasian finished, in the Via Sacra. The attributes of Peace are the hasta pura, the olive branch, the cornucopia, and often the caduceus. Sometimes she is represented setting fire to a pile of arms.
RA84506. Billon antoninianus, Venèra IV 55 - 60; RIC V-2 394; Hunter IV 33; Bastien Lyon 539; Cohen VI 43; Pink VI/2 p. 24; SRCV III 12249 var. (obv. leg., bust), Choice VF/F, excellent portrait, traces of silvering, porosity, reverse die wear, flan crack, weight 3.865 g, maximum diameter 22.2 mm, die axis 0o, 2nd officina, Lugdunum (Lyon, France) mint, 6th emission, August 283 - early 284 A.D.; obverse IMP C NVMERIANVS AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder, from the front; reverse PAX AVGG (the peace of the two emperors), Pax standing slightly left, head left, raising olive branch in right hand, transverse long scepter in left hand, B left; from the Dr. Sam Mansourati Collection; SOLD




  




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