Antoninianus - Carinus ADVENTVS AVG
| Silver | 4.1 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-285 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Carinus, draped, cuirassed, riding left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ADVENTVS AVG
-/-//QXXIT
Translation:
Adventus Augusti.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Carinus (ADVENTVS AVG) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The emperor Carinus, who ruled from 283 to 285 AD, was known for his military campaigns and his attempts to restore the empire's economy and stability. Despite these efforts, his reign was marked by political instability, and he was eventually assassinated by his own soldiers. The coin bearing his image is a rare surviving artifact from this tumultuous period in Roman history.