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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carus AETERNIT IMPERI; Sol
| Silver | 3.8 g | 22 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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: 3.33–4.16 g;Diameter varies: 21–22.96 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 Sol, the Roman god of the sun, on the obverse (front side), which was a common motif during Carus' reign. The reverse (back side) of the coin bears the inscription "AETERNIT IMPERI," which translates to "Eternity of the Empire." This coin was part of a series of reforms implemented by Carus to stabilize the Roman economy and military, and it was used widely throughout the empire for trade and commerce.
