Antoninianus - Carinus AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas
| Silver | 3.5 g | 22 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298219 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AEQVITAS AVGG
-/-//-
Translation:
Aequitas Duorum Augustorum.
Equity of the two emperors.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Carinus (AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which depicts the Roman goddess of justice, Aequitas, on the reverse, symbolizes the empire's commitment to fairness and equality under the rule of Carinus. Despite the coin's small size and relatively low denomination, it remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
