Antoninianus - Carinus AETERNIT AVGG; 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#298288 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Carinus coin was minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the goddess Aeternitas (Eternity) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of eternal life and stability, which was a pressing concern for the Roman people during this period. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained a widely used and highly valued form of currency throughout the empire.
