Antoninianus - Carinus IOVI VICTORI; Jupiter
| 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#298304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI VICTORI
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Translation: To Jupiter, the victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Carinus (IOVI VICTORI; Jupiter) was minted during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually debased, meaning it contained less silver than previous coins, which led to inflation and economic instability. Despite this, the coin remained an important symbol of Roman power and authority, and its imagery of Jupiter, the king of the gods, was meant to convey the idea of Roman dominance and victory.
