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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carus CONSECRATIO AVG
| Silver | 3.7 g | 22 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONSECRATIO AVG
/-//XXIA
Translation:
Consecratio Augusti.
Consecration of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.74–3.75 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Carus, who was the Roman Emperor from 282 to 285 AD. The coin's design features the image of Carus on one side and the goddess Concordia on the other, symbolizing the unity and harmony that Carus sought to bring to the Roman Empire during his reign.
