Aureus - Carinus as Caesar Draped, cuirassed; VICTORIA AVG; Victory
| Gold | 4.4 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4.4 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#374412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 4.07–4.63 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 mm;
Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Carinus as Caesar is that it was issued during a time of significant political upheaval in the Roman Empire. Carinus, who was the son of the emperor Carus, was appointed as Caesar by his father in 282 AD, but he died shortly after his father's death in 283 AD, leading to a period of instability and conflict in the empire. Despite this, the coinage issued during his reign, including the Aureus, continued to bear the image of the emperor and the symbols of Roman power, highlighting the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire even in times of turmoil.
