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Antoninianus - Carinus as Caesar VIRTVS AVGG
| Silver | 4 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 | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296405 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving globe or Victory on globe from Jupiter or Carus standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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A//XXI
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.35–4.92 g;Diameter varies: 20.5–22 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 his coinage often depicted him with military symbols and imagery to highlight his martial prowess. Despite his military successes, Carinus' reign was cut short when he was assassinated by his own soldiers in 283 AD. This coin, minted during his lifetime, provides a glimpse into the brief but significant reign of this Roman emperor.
