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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carinus AETERNIT AVG; Aeternitas
| Silver | 3.8 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aeternitas, draped, standing left, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and lifting robe with left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
AETERNIT AVG
-/-//KAΓ
Translation:
Aeternitas Augusti.
Eternity of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Carinus (AETERNIT AVG; Aeternitas) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of Aeternitas, the goddess of eternity, and the phrase AETERNIT AVG, or "eternal majesty," reflects the Roman Empire's shift towards a more centralized and autocratic government. This coin is a tangible representation of the empire's efforts to promote unity and stability through its currency.
