Antoninianus - Carinus VIRTVS AVGG
| Silver | 4 g | 21 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 | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre (sometimes surmounted by eagle) in right hand and receiving Victory (sometimes on globe) from Jupiter or Carus standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Carinus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Carinus, who was the Roman Emperor from 283 to 285 AD. These coins were minted to commemorate the Roman victory over the Germanic tribes and featured the image of the goddess Victory (VIRTVS AVGG) on the reverse side. The coin was made of silver and weighed 4 grams, which was a significant weight for a coin at that time. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
