© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carus CLEMENTIA TEMP or CLEMENLIA TEMP
| Silver | 3.9 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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Carus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter, standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CLEMENTIA TEMP or CLEMENLIA TEMP
-/-//A
Translation:
Clementia Temporum.
A time of peace and calm.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.41–4.74 g;Diameter varies: 19.5–22.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Carus (CLEMENTIA TEMP or CLEMENLIA TEMP) was issued during a time of significant economic and military change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was reduced during this period, which led to inflation and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin remained a widely used and valued form of currency throughout the empire.
