Antoninianus - Carinus ORIENS AVG or ORIENS AVGG; Sol
| Silver | 4.7 g | 24 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 | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, standing or walking right or left, raising right hand and holding whip or globe in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
ORIENS AVG or ORIENS AVGG
-/-//KAς
Translation:
Oriens Augusti.
The rising sun of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Carinus coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's minting period, 283-285 AD, coincided with a period of hyperinflation and currency devaluation, which led to the introduction of new coinage systems and reforms. Despite these challenges, the Antoninianus - Carinus coin remained a widely used and valued currency throughout the empire.
