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Antoninianus - Carinus PRINCIPI IVVENT
| 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#298316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding ensign in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCIPI IVVENT
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Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced by the Roman Emperor Carinus in 283 AD, and it was the first coin to feature a portrait of the emperor on one side and a goddess on the other. This was a departure from the traditional Roman coinage that featured images of gods and goddesses only. The coin was made of silver and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire.
