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Antoninianus - Carus CONSECRATIO
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carus (Marcus Aurelius Carus) (282-283) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 282-283 |
| 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#296306 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle, standing front, head left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSECRATIO
-/-//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 282 to 283 AD. The coin features an image of Carus on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the goddess Consecratio, who is shown standing and holding a scepter and a patera, symbolizing the imperial power and authority. What's interesting about this coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and military turmoil in the Roman Empire. Carus had just recently come to power after overthrowing the previous emperor, Probus, and was facing several challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal conflicts within the empire. Despite these challenges, the coinage during Carus' reign, including the Antoninianus - Carus (CONSECRATIO) coin, continued to be minted in large quantities and maintained a high level of quality, reflecting the enduring strength and resilience of the Roman Empire.
