Antoninianus - Carus CONSECRATIO
| Silver | 3.4 g | 20 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 | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Altar.
Mintmark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Unabridged legend: Consecratio.
Translation: 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. 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 Germanic tribes and to promote the idea of imperial consecration, which was a central theme of his reign.
