Quinarius - Carinus as Caesar PROVIDE AVG; Providentia
| 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#296357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Providentia, draped, standing left, holding baton in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at foot, globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PROVIDE AVG
Translation:
Providentia Augusti.
Foresight of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin featuring Carinus as Caesar (PROVIDE AVG; Providentia) was minted during a time of significant political upheaval in the Roman Empire. Carinus, who was the son of the emperor Carus, was appointed as Caesar by his father in 282 AD, but he died shortly after his father's death in 283 AD, leading to a period of civil war and instability in the empire. Despite this turmoil, the Quinarius coin remained a widely used denomination and continued to be minted throughout the 3rd century AD.