Ancient Roman Coin of Emperor Numerian (Short-Reigned Son of Emperor Carus)

Numerian Antoninianus Billon (NGC Certified) — Murdered Co-Emperor's Demise

Authentic NGC-certified silver-washed billon Antoninianus from Numerian — Carus son co-emperor murdered in litter by Praetorian Aper paving Diocletian's Tetrarchy rise (AD 283–284).

Radiate Victim Design

• Obverse: Radiate-crowned portrait right — doomed eastern co-Augustus

• Reverse: Military / virtues / deities — pre-Tetrarchy propaganda

Technical Specifications

• Material: Billon (minimal silver-washed bronze)

• Denomination: Antoninianus (double denarius)

• Weight: 3-4g

• Diameter: 22-23mm

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Mints: Late Crisis eastern

• Date: AD 283–284 (1 year only)

Succession Murder Essential

• Caesar 282 → co-Augustus with brother Carinus

• Father Carus dies mysteriously vs Persia

• Found dead litter returning to Rome

• Aper executed by Diocletian → Tetrarchy begins

Collector Masterpiece

Rare billon captures Crisis-to-Tetrarchy murder transition. Numerian's litter death essential.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.