Aureus - Carinus VIRTVS AVGG; Hercules
| Gold | 6 g | - |
| 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 | 6 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hercules, standing right, leaning on club, sometimes with lion's skin, on rock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 5.96–6.05 g;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 - Carinus (VIRTVS AVGG; Hercules) coin is that it features an image of Hercules on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 3rd century AD. This suggests that Hercules was a popular figure in Roman culture at the time and was often associated with strength, courage, and heroism. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of gold and weighed 6 grams indicates that it was a high-value coin and was likely used for large transactions or as a symbol of wealth and status.
