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2026-05-13 08:33 UTC
✨The emperor Numerian✨
This layered cameo is thought to be a portrait of the late third century emperor Numerian (283–284 CE).
Numerian’s death whether a natural death or a murder (the sources disagree) meant his rule was short, but his portrait has stood the test of time.
#AncientRome #RomanEmpire
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@Virginicus@universeodon.com 2026-05-13 13:03
@phistorians@kolektiva.social “Murder is natural causes, for kings.” - Granny Weatherwax