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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carinus VIRTVS AVGG; Virtus
| Silver | 3.5 g | 22 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298241 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, standing right, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left hand; placing foot on helmet.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGG
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Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 son of the Roman Emperor Carus. These coins were minted to commemorate the virtue of the Roman soldiers, and the obverse of the coin features an image of Carinus with the legend "VIRTVS AVGG" (Virtus Augusti), which translates to "The Virtue of the Emperor." The reverse of the coin features an image of a Roman soldier standing victorious over a fallen enemy, with the legend "VIRTVS ROMANORVM" (Virtus Romanorum), which translates to "The Virtue of the Romans." This coin is significant because it highlights the importance of military prowess and virtue in Roman culture during the 3rd century AD.
