Aureus - Carinus as Caesar Draped; VICTORIA CAESARIS; Victory
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, galloping left in biga, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA CAESARIS
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Translation:
Victoria Caesaris.
Victory of the Caesars.
Comment
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 feature the traditional imagery and inscriptions associated with Roman imperial coinage, such as the depiction of Victory and the legend VICTORIA CAESARIS, highlighting the enduring power and influence of the Roman Empire even during times of political turmoil.
