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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carinus VIRTVS AVGG; Tripolis
| Billon | 2.89 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-284 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 2.89 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#87681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Carinus standing right on left , receiving globe from Jupiter on right , holding a scepter
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGG
TR
XXI
Translation:
“Virtus Augustorum”
(Virility of the Augusts)
Edge
Plain
Comment
RIC considers the coin as similar to Antioch coinage with the Victory on the globe. However most to-date available coins are varieties without the Victory.Presence or lack of a star in upper field represents the officina.
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Carinus, who was a Roman emperor from 283 to 284 AD. It's interesting to note that Carinus was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy, which had been struggling due to inflation and debasement of the currency. The fact that this coin was made of billon, a mixture of silver and copper, reflects the economic challenges of the time, as the Roman Empire was struggling to maintain the value of its currency.
