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#296286 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle, standing right on globe, head left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSECRATIO
-/A//XXI
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 this coin was minted during a time of significant economic and military reforms, which aimed to stabilize the empire's economy and strengthen its military. The coin's design, which features the image of Carus on one side and the goddess Consecratio on the other, reflects the religious and political themes of the time.
