Antoninianus - Carinus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENT or PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
| Silver | 4.2 g | 23 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 | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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: 4.18–4.19 g;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 him with a military theme, such as wearing armor or holding a spear. This particular coin, the Antoninianus, was a standard circulation coin during the Roman Empire and was made of silver, weighing 4.2 grams.
