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#298307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
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 issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The emperor Carinus, who ruled from 283 to 285 AD, was known for his military campaigns and his attempts to restore the empire's economy and stability. Despite these efforts, his reign was marked by political instability, and he was eventually assassinated by his own soldiers. The coin, which features an image of Jupiter on the reverse, may have been issued as a way to promote the emperor's image and legitimacy, or as a means of propaganda to reinforce his claims to divine authority.
