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#298318 |
|---|---|
| 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 - 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. The coin features an image of Hercules on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The use of Hercules on coins was meant to symbolize the strength and power of the Roman Empire.