Antoninianus - Carinus as Caesar SAECVLI FELICITAS
| Silver | 3.8 g | 22.5 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAECVLI FELICITAS
D/-//-
Translation:
Saeculi Felicitas.
Age of good fortune.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.595–4.33 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–23 mm;
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 this coin may have been minted to commemorate one of his victories.
