Aureus - Carinus ABVNDANTIA AVGG; 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#298368 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing left, emptying cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ABVNDANTIA AVGG
Translation:
Abundantia Duorum Augustorum.
Abundance of the two emperors (Augusti).
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 design features the goddess Abundantia, who represents prosperity and abundance, and is depicted holding a cornucopia and a scepter. The coin's gold content is 99.5%, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.