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Obverse: IMP C M AVR NVMERIANVS PF AVG;
Radiate, Draped, and Cuirassed Bust of the
Emperor Facing Right
Reverse: VIRTVS AVGG; Numerian, Standing on
the Left, Receiving Victory on a Globe from
Jupiter, Standing on the Right, Holding a Spear
Numerian was the younger son of Emperor
Carus. He was elevated to Caesar by his father in
282 and accompanied him on his campaign
against the Persians. When Carus died in 283,
Numerian was named Augustus and Emperor of
the East. His brother, Carinus, became Emperor
of the West. Unfortunately Numerian’s reign was
short-lived and he died a year later, possibly
during a visit to Emesa. His staff apparently tried
to conceal his death for as long as possible.
When it was discovered, his successor had the
prefect Aper, Numerian’s closest adviser,
executed on suspicion of murder.
- (C.7060)
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