Antoninianus - Carus Draped, 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#296235 |
|---|---|
| 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 (this coin);
- radiate, draped, cuirassed, right (Numista #296236);
- radiate, cuirassed, right (Numista #296237).
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Carus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Carus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 282 to 283 AD. The coin features the image of Spes, the Roman goddess of hope, on the reverse side, which symbolized the hope and prosperity that Carus brought to the empire during his reign.
