Diadumenian Roman Caesar, Son
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Genuine Example Authentic
Ancient Coin of:
Diadumenian, Caesar: 218 A.D.
Silver Denarius (21mm , 3.45 gm.) Rome, 217-218 A.D., Superb
and Rare.
Reference: RIC 117 (Macrinus), BMC 92
MOPELANTDIADVMENIANCAES - Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
SPESPVBLICA - Spes,
the Goddess of Hope, advancing left, holding flower and raising
skirt.
Marcus Opellius Antoninus Diadumenianus or
Diadumenian (208β218) was the son of the Roman Emperor Macrinus,
and served his father briefly as Caesar (May 217β218) and as Augustus
(in 218). Diadumenian was born in 14th of September 208 a.C or according
to Historia Augusta in 19th of September 208 a.C because he shared the
same birthday with the emperor Antoninus Pius. His mother was Empress
Nonia Celsa, although her existence remains dubious, because she was
only mentioned by the Historia Augusta. He was born Marcus Opellius
Diadumenianus, but his name was changed and added Antoninus to solidify
connection to the family of Marcus Aurelius as done by Caracalla.
Diadumenian had little time to enjoy his position or to learn anything
from its opportunities because the legions of Syria revolted and
declared Elagabalus ruler of the Roman Empire. When Macrinus was
defeated on June 8, 218, at Antioch, Diadumenian followed his father's
death.
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