Lot 4177
Diadumenian, AD 217-218. Silver Denarius (2.8g). Minted at Rome. September, AD 217 - May, AD 218. M OPEL ANT DIADVMENIAN CAES. Bare-headed and draped bust of Diadumenian right. Reverse: PRINC IVVENTVTIS. Diadumenian in military attire standing left, holding military standard in right hand and scepter in left; two standards to right. RIC 102; C-3; RSC 3. Virtually as struck and lustrous. Nearly Mint State.
This attractive silver denarius was struck in Rome soon after Diadumenian's elevation to the rank of Caesar, perhaps in celebration of his ninth birthday in September, AD 217. The obverse displays the Roman master of coin portraiture during the Severan era and wonderfully conveys the subject's youth and innocence. The reverse depicts Diadumenian standing amid Roman military standards in his role as 'Prince of Youth,' a title traditionally given to the heir to the imperial throne.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,300.
Ex Numismatica Ars Classica AG 62, lot 2049; Ex Gorny & Mosch sale 142, 2005, lot 2762.
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