Antoninianus - Carus ABVNDANTIA AVG or ABVNDANT AVG; Abundantia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carus (Marcus Aurelius Carus) (282-283) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 282-283 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296207 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing right, emptying cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ABVNDANTIA AVG or ABVNDANT AVG
-/-//TXXI
Translation:
Abundantia Augusti.
Imperial abundance.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Carus coin was minted during a time of economic crisis in the Roman Empire, specifically during the reign of Emperor Carus (282-283 AD). To address the economic issues, Carus introduced a new currency reform, which included the minting of this coin, which had a lower silver content than previous coins. This was done to increase the amount of currency in circulation and stimulate trade, but it ultimately led to inflation and devaluation of the currency. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.