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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carinus AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas
| Silver | 3.9 g | 22.5 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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298217 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AEQVITAS AVGG
-/A//-
Translation:
Aequitas Duorum Augustorum.
Equity of the two emperors.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.28–4.46 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–23.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Carinus coin is that it features the goddess Aequitas (Equity) on the reverse, which was a common motif during the reign of Carinus. Aequitas was a personification of fairness and justice, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to promote the idea of fairness and equality in trade and commerce.
