© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carus CONSECRATIO
| Silver | 3.7 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carus (Marcus Aurelius Carus) (282-283) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-285 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Eagle, standing right, head left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSECRATIO
-/-//KAA
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.06–4.18 g;Diameter varies: 20.5–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Carus (CONSECRATIO) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Carus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 283 to 285 AD. The coin's design features an image of Carus on the obverse (front) side, and a depiction of the goddess Consecratio on the reverse (back) side. Consecratio was a minor Roman goddess who was associated with the imperial cult and was often depicted on coins as a way of emphasizing the emperor's divine right to rule. The coin's silver content and relatively low weight suggest that it was intended for circulation among the general population, rather than being a high-denomination coin reserved for the wealthy elite.
