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Antoninianus - Carus PAX AVGVSTI; Pax
| Silver | 3.68 g | - |
| 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 | 3.68 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX AVGVSTI
-/T//XXI
Unabridged legend: Pax Augusti
Translation: Peace provided by the Emperor
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Carus (PAX AVGVSTI; Pax) was issued during a time of significant economic and military change in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of Pax (the Roman goddess of peace) on the reverse, suggests that the Roman Empire was promoting a message of peace and stability during a period of conflict and upheaval. Despite the challenges of the time, the Roman Empire continued to produce high-quality coins like the Antoninianus, which have become valuable artifacts for collectors and historians today.
