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Antoninianus - Carus CONSECRATIO
| Silver | 3.4 g | 22 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 | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle, standing right, head left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSECRATIO
A/-//SMSXXI
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's interesting to note that Carus was the first Roman Emperor to be born outside of Italy, in the province of Illyricum (now modern-day Albania). Despite his origins, Carus was able to rise through the ranks of the Roman military and eventually seize the throne, becoming one of the few "barbarian" emperors of Rome. His coinage, such as the Antoninianus - Carus (CONSECRATIO) coin, reflects the influence of his military background and features imagery that emphasizes his martial prowess and leadership.
