© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carinus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENT or PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
| Silver | 3.5 g | 21 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCIPI IVVENT or PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
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Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.25–3.83 g;Diameter varies: 20–22 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 the image of Carinus, who was a Caesar (junior emperor) during the reign of his father, Carus. Carinus was known for his military campaigns against the Goths and Sarmatians, and his coinage often depicted military themes and symbols of victory. The Antoninianus coin, which was introduced during the reign of Carus, was a new denomination that replaced the earlier denarius coin and was meant to address the inflation that had plagued the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
