© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Pupienus CARITAS MVTVA AVGG
238 year| Silver | 4.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Pupienus (Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus) (238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 238 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clasped right hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CARITAS MVTVA AVGG
Translation:
Caritas Mutua Duorum Augustorum.
Mutual affection of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.697–5.35 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features the Roman Emperor Pupienus (also known as Pupienus Maximus) and the goddess Caritas, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Pupienus ruled for only a brief period, from 238 to 244 AD, and his reign was marked by constant conflicts and power struggles with other Roman generals and officials. Despite these challenges, Pupienus was able to maintain stability in the empire and implement some important reforms, including the introduction of a new currency system that included the Antoninianus coin. This coin, which was made of silver and weighed 4.5 grams, was an important part of the Roman economy and was used for everyday transactions throughout the empire.
