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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carinus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
| Silver | 3.6 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296374 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; sometimes at feet, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
-/-//PXXI
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.361–3.86 g;Diameter varies: 20–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Carinus as Caesar (PRINCIPI IVVENTVT) was minted during a time of significant economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually reduced during this period, from 90% to 60%, in order to increase the minting of coins and stimulate the economy. Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and remained an important form of currency throughout the empire.
