Denarius - Carinus PAX AVGG; Pax
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#298322 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGG
Translation:
Pax Duorum Augustorum.
Peace of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Carinus coin was minted during the reign of Carinus, who was the Roman Emperor from 283 to 285 AD. It features the image of Carinus on one side and the goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the other. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of peace and harmony throughout the Roman Empire, which was a key focus of Carinus' reign. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists and historians, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of ancient Rome.
