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Antoninianus - Carus CONSECRATIO
| Silver | 4.6 g | 23 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 | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296184 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle, standing right, head left or upwards.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSECRATIO
-/-//KAA
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.23–5.01 g;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, while the reverse (back) side depicts the goddess Consecratio, who represents the act of consecration or dedication. This coin was minted to commemorate Carus's victory over the Sassanid Empire, and it is believed that only a small number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors today.
