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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carinus as Caesar VIRTVS AVGGG
| Silver | 3.7 g | 20.5 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296408 |
|---|---|
| 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:
VIRTVS AVGGG
(* on B)//XXI
Translation:
Virtus Trium Augustorum.
Courage of the three emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.95–4.33 g;Diameter varies: 19–21.5 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 (VIRTVS AVGGG) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was reduced during this period, which led to inflation and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence, and its design was used as a model for coins minted in other parts of the empire.
