Antoninianus - Carinus AETERNITAS 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#298388 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aeternitas, draped, standing left, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and lifting robe with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AETERNITAS AVGG
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Translation:
Aeternitas Duorum Augustorum.
Eternity of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Carinus (AETERNITAS AVGG; Aeternitas) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in Rome between 283-285 AD, during the reign of Carinus, who was one of the generals who fought against the usurper Diocletian. Despite the political instability of the time, the coin still bears the image of Aeternitas, the goddess of eternity, on its reverse side, signifying the enduring nature of the Roman Empire.
