Antoninianus - Carinus PAX EXERCITI; Pax
| 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#298356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and ensign in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX EXERCITI
-/-//PXXI
Translation:
Pax Exerciti.
Peace of the army.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Carinus coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the "Crisis of the Third Century." This period saw a succession of weak and short-lived emperors, civil wars, and foreign invasions, which led to a significant decline in the empire's economy and infrastructure. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time, including the Antoninianus - Carinus, continued to be minted with high levels of silver purity, indicating that the Roman Empire still maintained a level of economic stability and control over its territories.