Quinarius - Carinus as Caesar PAX AETERNA; Pax
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (282-283) |
| Emperor | Carus (Marcus Aurelius Carus) (282-283) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 282-283 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AETERNA
Translation:
Pax Aeterna.
Eternal peace.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin featuring Carinus as Caesar (PAX AETERNA; Pax) was minted during a time of significant political upheaval in the Roman Empire. Carinus, who was the son of the previous emperor, Carus, was appointed as Caesar (a junior emperor) by his father in 282 AD. However, he was assassinated just a year later in 283 AD, allegedly due to his involvement in a plot to overthrow his father. Despite his short reign, the Quinarius coin bearing his image and title has survived as a testament to this tumultuous period in Roman history.