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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Carus and Carinus as Caesar KARINVS NOBIL CAES
| Gold | 4.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carus (Marcus Aurelius Carus) (282-283) |
| Caesar | Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (282-283) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 282-283 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Carus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: KARINVS NOBIL CAES
Translation:
Carinus Nobilis Caesar.
Carinus, noble Caesar.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portraits of both Carus and Carinus, who were co-emperors of the Roman Empire from 282 to 283 AD. This is notable because it was a rare occurrence for Roman coins to depict multiple rulers together, and it highlights the unique political situation of the time.
