Antoninianus - Carinus Draped; AETERNIT AVG; Aeternitas
| Silver | 3.9 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-285 |
| 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#298279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aeternitas, draped, standing left, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and lifting robe with left hand.
Script: Greek
Lettering: AETERNIT AVG
Unabridged legend: Aeternitas Augusti.
Translation: Eternity of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.03–4.881 g;Diameter varies: 21–23.05 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Carinus, who was a Roman emperor from 283 to 285 AD. The coin's design features a depiction of Aeternitas, the Roman goddess of eternity, on the reverse side. This is significant because Aeternitas was a relatively new deity in the Roman pantheon at the time, and her inclusion on the coinage suggests that the Roman Empire was beginning to emphasize the idea of eternity and the perpetuity of the imperial system. This coin, therefore, provides a unique insight into the cultural and political currents of the Roman Empire during the late 3rd century AD.
