Antoninianus - Carus CONSECRATIO
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296186 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSECRATIO
-/-//KA(crescent)A
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
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. It was a significant coin during its time, as it was used to pay soldiers and civil servants, and it was also used in trade and commerce. The coin's design features an image of Emperor Carus on one side and the goddess Consecratio on the other, symbolizing the emperor's divine right to rule. The coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time, and it was used extensively in the Roman Empire's currency system. Despite its age, the Antoninianus - Carus (CONSECRATIO) coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today, offering a glimpse into the economic and political history of ancient Rome.
