© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carinus PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
| Silver | 3.4 g | 21.5 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; at feet, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCIPI IVVENTVT
-/-//TXXI
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.18–3.628 g;Diameter varies: 20.72–22.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 was minted during the reign of Carinus, who was the son of the previous emperor, Carus. Carinus' reign was marked by inflation, corruption, and military conflicts, which led to a significant decrease in the value of the Roman currency. Despite these challenges, the Antoninianus - Carinus coin remained a widely used and valued form of currency throughout the empire.
