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#296213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 system that included the Antoninianus, a coin made of silver that was meant to be equal in value to two denarii. However, the coin's value quickly depreciated due to inflation, and it became known as the "Antoninianus horribilis" or "terrible Antoninianus" due to its low value and lack of trust in the currency. Despite this, the coin remains an interesting historical artifact and a reminder of the economic challenges faced by the Roman Empire during that time.
