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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Pupienus CARITAS MVTVA AVGG
238 year| Silver | 4.8 g | 28 mm |
| 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 | 4.8 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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: 4.3–5.16 g;Diameter varies: 23.9–32.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Pupienus (CARITAS MVTVA AVGG) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Pupienus was one of the leaders of the Roman Senate and was appointed as co-emperor by the Senate after the death of Emperor Severus Alexander in 235 AD. However, his reign was short-lived, as he was killed by his own soldiers in 238 AD. Despite his brief rule, the coin bearing his image and name remains a valuable piece for collectors and historians, offering a glimpse into the political and economic climate of the Roman Empire during that time.
