Antoninianus - Carinus IOVI CONSER
| 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#298376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear or sceptre in right hand and receiving globe from Jupiter or Carus standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSER
B//SMSXXI
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.
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. These coins were minted to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Carinus' reign and featured the god Jupiter on the obverse side, with the inscription "IOVI CONSER" meaning "To Jupiter, the Preserver." The reverse side of the coin featured the image of Carinus himself, along with the inscription "CARINVS PIVS FEL AVG" meaning "Carinus, Pious and Happy Emperor." It's interesting to note that the Antoninianus - Carinus coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and sought-after metal during the Roman Empire. The use of silver in coinage was a symbol of the empire's wealth and power, and the fact that this coin was minted using silver speaks to the importance of the Roman Empire's economy and trade networks during this time period.
