Aureus - Carinus as Caesar and Carus VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM
| Gold | 5.3 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (282-283) |
| Emperor | Carus (Marcus Aurelius Carus) (282-283) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 282-283 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296388 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Carus and Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing front, each holding sceptre in outer hand and supporting Victory between them.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM
Translation:
Victoria Augustorum.
Victory of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Roman emperor, Carus, who was known for his military campaigns against the Persians and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prestige.