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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carinus IOVI VICTORI; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.6 g | 22 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI VICTORI
-/-//AKB
Translation: To Jupiter, the victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.29–3.89 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of the emperor Carinus on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century, and it is believed that the image of Jupiter was included to symbolize the power and protection of the Roman state. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this period, the Antoninianus coin remained a widely used and valued form of currency throughout the Roman world.
