Antoninianus - Carinus SALVS AVGG; Salus
| 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#298229 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS AVGG
-/D//-
Translation:
Salus Duorum Augustorum.
Health of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Carinus (SALVS AVGG; Salus) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in Rome between 283-285 AD, during the reign of Carinus, who was one of the generals who fought against the usurper Diocletian. The coin's design features Salus, the goddess of safety and well-being, on the reverse, which is fitting given the tumultuous period in which it was issued. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire.
