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#298358 |
|---|---|
| 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
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Carinus, who was a Roman emperor from 283 to 285 AD. The coin's design features an image of Carinus on one side and the Roman goddess Victory on the other. The inscription "PRINCIPI IVVENTVT" means "to the prince of youth," which was a title given to Carinus as a way of emphasizing his role as a young and powerful leader. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors and historians today.
