Aureus - Carinus SPES AVG; Spes
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298381 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES AVG
Translation:
Spes Augusti.
Hope of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Carinus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Carinus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 283 to 285 AD. The coin's obverse features an image of Carinus, while the reverse depicts the goddess Spes (Spes), who represents hope. The coin's inscription, "SPES AVG," stands for "Spes Augusti," or "Hope of the Emperor." This coin is significant because it highlights the importance of hope and optimism during a time of political and social upheaval in the Roman Empire.