Antoninianus - Carus and Carinus PAX AVG; Pax
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carus (Marcus Aurelius Carus) (282-283) Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) |
| 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#296319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, running left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX AVG
B/-//-
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Carus and Carinus (PAX AVG; Pax) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's minting in 282-283 AD coincided with a period of civil war, known as the "Year of the Four Emperors," in which several factions vied for control of the empire following the death of the previous emperor, Probus. Despite this instability, the coin remained a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire, indicating the resilience and enduring nature of the Roman currency system during times of political upheaval.