Antoninianus - Carinus PIETA AVG or PIETAS AVG; Mercury
| 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#298313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mercury, standing left, holding purse in right hand and caduceus in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
PIETA AVG or PIETAS AVG
-/-//KAΔ
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
The piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Carinus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which features the god Mercury on the reverse, was meant to symbolize the empire's economic prosperity and stability, but in reality, the empire was facing severe inflation and economic challenges during this period. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire.
