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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carinus AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas
| Silver | 3.2 g | 21 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AEQVITAS AVGG
-/-//KAZ
Translation:
Aequitas Duorum Augustorum.
Equity of the two emperors.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.77–3.92 g;Diameter varies: 21–21.5 mm;
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 includes the image of a goddess representing Aequitas (equity or justice), reflects the shift towards a more centralized and bureaucratic government, which was a hallmark of the late Roman Empire. Despite its small size, this coin played an important role in the economy of the time, as it was widely used for everyday transactions and helped to facilitate trade throughout the empire.
