Quinarius - 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 | 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#298330 |
|---|---|
| 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
The Quinarius - Carinus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Carinus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 283 to 285 AD. The coin features the image of Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The Victory image on this coin is particularly interesting because it depicts Victory standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the Roman Empire's naval power and dominance. This design element is unique to this specific coin and sets it apart from other coins minted during the same period.