© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Carinus VIRTVTI AVGG; Hercules
| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (282-283) Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (282-283) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-285 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298321 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing right, leaning on club with right hand and holding bow and lion's skin in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVTI AVGG
-/-//KAZ
Translation:
Virtuti Duorum Augustorum.
To the courage of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Carinus (VIRTVTI AVGG; Hercules) was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually reduced during this period, which led to a decrease in its value and an increase in inflation. Despite this, the coin remained an important symbol of Roman power and authority, and its design featuring Hercules was meant to convey the strength and virility of the Roman Empire.
