© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Carinus VIRTVS AVGG
| Bronze | 6.5 g | - |
| 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 | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Carinus, who was a Roman emperor who ruled from 283 to 285 AD, and was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military strength.
