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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#296212 |
|---|---|
| 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 coinage system that included the Antoninianus, a silver coin that was valued at 2 denarii. The coin was named after Carus's nickname, "Antoninus," and featured the goddess Abundantia on the reverse side, symbolizing the prosperity and abundance that the coin was meant to bring to the empire. Despite the efforts to stabilize the economy, the Roman Empire continued to face economic challenges, and the Antoninianus - Carus coin remains a valuable collector's item and a piece of history.
