Antoninianus - Carinus FORTVNA AVGG; Fortuna
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FORTVNA AVGG
-/-//TXXI
Translation:
Fortuna Duorum Augustorum.
Good fortune of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Carinus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Carinus, who was the Roman Emperor from 283 to 285 AD. The coin features an image of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, on one side, and an image of Carinus on the other. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal at the time. Despite its value, the coin was widely circulated and used in everyday transactions, reflecting the strong economy and trade networks of the Roman Empire during this period.
