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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carinus as Caesar VIRTVS AVGG or VIRTVS AVGG•
| Silver | 3.9 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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296409 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in left hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter or Carus standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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TR//XXI
Translation:
Virtus Duorum Augustorum.
Courage of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.19–5.18 g;Diameter varies: 21–23.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 this coin was likely minted to commemorate his victories. The coin's design includes an image of Carinus wearing a radiate crown and holding a scepter, symbolizing his authority as a Roman leader.
