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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 | 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#296310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle, standing left, or standing front, head left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSECRATIO
T/R//XXI
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Carus (CONSECRATIO) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Carus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 283 to 285 AD. The coin features an image of Carus on one side and a depiction of the goddess Consecratio on the other. Consecratio was a minor Roman goddess who was associated with the imperial cult and was often depicted on coins as a way of emphasizing the emperor's divine right to rule. The fact that this coin features Consecratio on the reverse suggests that it was issued to commemorate Carus's accession to the throne and to promote his image as a divine ruler.
