Quinarius - 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 | 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#298328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
PAX AVGG
-/-//Δ
Translation:
Pax Duorum Augustorum.
Peace of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Carinus coin was minted during a time of significant political upheaval in the Roman Empire. The coin's mintage period, 283-285 AD, coincided with the reign of the emperor Carinus, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore order to the empire after a period of civil war. Despite the challenges of the time, the Quinarius - Carinus coin remained a widely used and highly valued form of currency throughout the empire, reflecting the enduring economic and cultural influence of Rome.