© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Carinus as Caesar ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma
| Gold | 4.4 g | - |
| 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 | 4.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding wreath in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE
Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
Comment
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 economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 282-283 AD, a period when the empire was facing inflation, debasement of the currency, and political instability. Despite these challenges, the Aureus coin remained a symbol of the empire's wealth and power, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after currency throughout the Mediterranean region.
