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#298218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
The Antoninianus - Carinus coin was minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Aequitas (Equity) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of fairness and justice, which was a key concern of the Roman government during this period. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, providing insight into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire in the 3rd century AD.
