Antoninianus - Carus cuirassed, right; SPES PVBLICA; Spes
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand.
Mintmark of the second officina (SXXI) in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES PVBLICA
Unabridged legend: Spes Publica.
Translation: Hope of the public.
Comment
RIC 81 was minted by the second officina (-/-//SXXI) of the Ticinum mint. The original RIC text mentions three variations/bust types:
- radiate, draped, right (Numista #296235);
- radiate, draped, cuirassed, right (Numista #296236);
- radiate, cuirassed, right (this coin).
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Carus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Carus (282-283 AD) to promote the Roman Empire's military victories and prosperity. The coin's design features the goddess Spes (Hope) on the reverse, symbolizing the empire's optimism and confidence in its future. The use of the goddess Spes on the coin was a common motif during this period, as the Roman Empire was going through a series of military campaigns and wanted to promote the idea of hope and prosperity.
