Aureus - Carinus (VICTORIA AVGG; Victory) (283-285) front Aureus - Carinus (VICTORIA AVGG; Victory) (283-285) back
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Aureus - Carinus VICTORIA AVGG; Victory

 
Gold 5.1 g 21 mm
Description
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
5.1 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#298345
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA AVGG

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 - Carinus (VICTORIA AVGG; Victory) coin is that it features the first Roman empress, Victoria, on its reverse side, signifying the growing influence of women in Roman politics and society during the 3rd century AD.