© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Antoninianus - Carus PAX EXERCITI; Pax
| Silver | 3.6 g | 22.5 mm |
| 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296224 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and ensign in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX EXERCITI
-/-//PXXI
Translation:
Pax Exerciti.
Peace of the army.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.728–4.89 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–24.5 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Carus (PAX EXERCITI; Pax) was issued during a time of significant military campaigns and reforms within the Roman Empire. Despite the focus on military efforts, the coin's design still highlights the importance of peace, as represented by the goddess Pax on the reverse side. This contrast between the military endeavors of the empire and the emphasis on peace in the coin's design reflects the complexities and nuances of the Roman Empire's policies and values during this period.
