Denarius - Carinus (VICTORIA AVG; Victory) (283-285) front Denarius - Carinus (VICTORIA AVG; Victory) (283-285) back
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Denarius - Carinus VICTORIA AVG; Victory

 
Silver - -
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
Denarius (½)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
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.