Antoninianus - Carinus AETERNIT AVGG; Aeternitas
| Silver | 3.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298286 |
|---|---|
| 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 AVGG
-/-//KAΓ
Translation:
Aeternitas Duorum Augustorum.
Eternity of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.11–3.67 g;Diameter varies: 22–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Carinus (AETERNIT AVGG; Aeternitas) was issued 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 efforts 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 featuring his image and the symbol of Aeternitas (Eternity) serves as a reminder of the fleeting nature of power and the challenges faced by Roman rulers during this time period.
