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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carinus VIRTVS AVGG or VIRTVS AVGG•
| Silver | 4 g | 21.5 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 | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298397 |
|---|---|
| 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:
VIRTVS AVGG or VIRTVS AVGG•
TR//XXI
Translation:
Virtus Duorum Augustorum.
Courage of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.8–4.49 g;Diameter varies: 20–22.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Carinus coin is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was decreased during this period, which led to inflation and economic hardship for many people. Despite this, the coin remained a widely used form of currency throughout the empire.
