Aureus - Carinus as Caesar VICTORIA AVGG
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, raising two captives, being crowned by Victory.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVGG
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Translation:
Victoria Duorum Augustorum.
Victory of the two emperors (Augusti).
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 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 remained a valuable and widely used coin, and its gold content made it a symbol of wealth and power.