Antoninianus - Carinus AETERNIT AVG; Aeternitas
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aeternitas, draped, standing left, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and lifting robe with left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
AETERNIT AVG
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Translation:
Aeternitas Augusti.
Eternity of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Carinus (AETERNIT AVG; Aeternitas) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The emperor Carinus, who ruled from 283 to 285 AD, was known for his military campaigns and his attempts to restore the empire's economy and stability. Despite these efforts, his reign was marked by political instability, and he was eventually assassinated by his own soldiers. The coin's design, featuring the image of Aeternitas (Eternity) on the reverse, may have been a symbol of the empire's enduring spirit and resilience during this tumultuous period.