Antoninianus - Carinus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVTI
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding baton in right hand and spear or sceptre in left hand; to right, two ensigns.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTI
-/-//VIXXI
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
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. 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, specifically, was introduced during the reign of Carus and was meant to be a more affordable alternative to the gold aureus, making it more accessible to the general population.
