© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Carus AEQVITAS AVGG or AEQVITAS AV•GG; Aequitas
| Silver | 4.3 g | 22.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296130 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AEQVITAS AVGG or AEQVITAS AV•GG
-/A//-
Translation:
Aequitas Duorum Augustorum.
Equity of the two emperors.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.89–4.86 g;Diameter varies: 22–23 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Carus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Carus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 282 to 283 AD. The coin's design features the goddess Aequitas, or Equity, on the reverse side, which symbolizes the idea of justice and fairness, highlighting the importance of these values in Roman society during that time.
