© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carus CONSECRATIO
| Silver | 3.6 g | 20 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Altar.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
CONSECRATIO
-/Δ//XXI
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.95–4.05 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–21.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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. 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 short reign, Carus made significant reforms to the Roman Empire, including the introduction of a new currency system that replaced the denarius with the argenteus, a silver coin that was worth 1/40th of a pound of silver. The Antoninianus - Carus (CONSECRATIO) coin is a rare example of this new currency system and is highly sought after by collectors today.
