Denarius - Carinus VICTORIA AVG; Victory
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#298324 |
---|---|
Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Carinus (VICTORIA AVG; Victory) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the 3rd century AD. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Carinus (283-285 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and victories, and the image of Victory on the coin may have been intended to symbolize his military successes.