Antoninianus - Carinus VICTORIA AVG
| 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#298396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving wreath from Victory standing right, holding palm.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVG
TR//XXI
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
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 personification of the Roman Empire (in this case, Victoria) on the other. This coinage reform was significant because it marked a departure from the traditional Roman coinage system, which had featured images of gods and goddesses, and instead emphasized the power and authority of the emperor. The Antoninianus coin also had a higher silver content than previous coins, which made it more valuable and helped to stabilize the Roman economy.
