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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Carinus ORIENS AVGG; Sol
| Gold | 5.2 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) Numerian (Marcus Aurelius Numerius Numerianus) (283-284) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-285 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298370 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sol, standing front, head left, raising right hand and holding globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ORIENS AVGG
-/-//-
Translation:
Oriens Duorum Augustorum.
The rising sun of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Carinus coin is that it features the first Roman emperor, Augustus, on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side features the personification of the sun god, Sol, which was a common motif in Roman coinage during this period. This coin was minted during the reign of Carinus, who was the son of the previous emperor, Carus, and ruled the Roman Empire from 283 to 285 AD. Despite its age, this coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the craftsmanship and artistry of ancient Roman coin makers.
