Aureus - Carinus ABVNDANTIA AVG; Abundantia
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298367 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing left, emptying cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ABVNDANTIA AVG
Translation:
Abundantia Augusti.
Imperial abundance.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Carinus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Carinus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 283 to 285 AD. The coin's obverse side features an image of Carinus, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Abundantia, who represents prosperity and abundance. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the prosperity and wealth of the Roman Empire during Carinus' reign.