© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carinus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENT
| Silver | 4 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (282-283) |
| Emperor | Carus (Marcus Aurelius Carus) (282-283) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 282-283 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296367 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCIPI IVVENT
-/-//VXXI
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.47–4.38 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Carinus, who was a Caesar (junior emperor) during the reign of his father, Carus. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military upheaval in the Roman Empire, as Carus was fighting a war against the Sassanid Empire in the East while also dealing with internal conflicts and rivalries within the imperial family. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period, including the Antoninianus, remained a symbol of the empire's power and influence.
