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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carus AETERNIT IMPERI; Sol
| Silver | 3.6 g | 21 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296167 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Sol, walking left, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AETERNIT IMPERI
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Translation:
Aeternitas Imperii.
The eternity of the Roman Empire.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.93–4.191 g;Diameter varies: 20–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Carus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 282 to 283 AD. The coin's design features the image of the sun god Sol on the reverse, which was a common motif during Carus' reign. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Carus to promote the cult of Sol Invictus, or the Unconquered Sun, which was a prominent religious cult in the Roman Empire at the time. The coin's design and the cult it represents offer a fascinating glimpse into the religious and cultural practices of ancient Rome.
