Numerian (AD 283–284) Roman Empire BI Aurelianianus NGC Ch VF

Numerian — A Young Emperor Lost on the Persian Return

This billon aurelianianus represents Numerian, son of Carus and eastern co-emperor with his brother Carinus.

Coin Details

• Ruler: Numerian
• Date: AD 283–284
• Region: Roman Empire
• Denomination: Aurelianianus
• Metal: Billon (BI)
• NGC grade: Ch VF — Choice Very Fine
• Sheldon scale equivalent: 30–35
• Quantity supplied: One encapsulated coin

Numerian and the Roman Empire

Numerian became emperor after the death of his father Carus during a campaign against the Sasanian Empire. He shared power with his brother Carinus, who governed the western provinces.

Numerian died while the army was returning from Persia in AD 284. The circumstances remain uncertain, but the crisis led to the elevation of Diocletian and the beginning of a new imperial order.

What This Coin Tells Us

The aurelianianus was the reformed radiate denomination introduced under Aurelian. Its billon composition reflects continued attempts to stabilize Roman currency after decades of debasement.

A coin of Numerian documents the final moment of the dynasty of Carus and the political transition that brought Diocletian to power.

What You Will Receive

You will receive one billon aurelianianus of Numerian in an NGC Ancients holder with the stated grade. A specific mint, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.

Stock-photo notice: The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.