© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Carinus PIETAS AVGG
| Silver | 4.5 g | 23 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 | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pontifical instruments, variously arranged.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIETAS AVGG
-/-//KAZ
Translation:
Pietas Duorum Augustorum.
Piety of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Carinus coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Pietas (PIETAS AVGG) on one side, which represents the personification of piety and devotion to the Roman state and its rulers. This coin was minted during the reign of Carinus, who was known for his military campaigns and administrative reforms, and the image of Pietas may have been included to emphasize the importance of loyalty and obedience to the Roman state during a time of political and military upheaval.
