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#298269 |
|---|---|
| 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 turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of Aequitas, the goddess of equality and justice, reflects the efforts of Carinus to address issues of inflation and economic inequality during his reign. Despite these efforts, the coin's silver content was actually reduced during Carinus' reign, which has led some historians to question the effectiveness of his economic policies.
