Antoninianus - Carinus VIRTVS AVGG; Hercules
| 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#298317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion's skin on rock.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGG
-/-//KAZ
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Carinus (VIRTVS AVGG; Hercules) was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content had been decreasing steadily over the years, and by the time of Carinus' reign, it had reached a point where the coin was no longer made of pure silver. Instead, it was made of a silver-copper alloy, which was less valuable and less durable than pure silver. Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used throughout the empire. This fact highlights the challenges and adaptations that occurred during this time period in the Roman Empire's monetary system.
