© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carus PAX EXERCITI; Pax
| Billon (.050 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 | Billon (.050 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#296225 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 turmoil, the coin's design emphasizes the theme of peace (Pax), highlighting the importance of stability and harmony within the empire.
