Antoninianus - Carus PERPETVITATE AVG; Securitas
| 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296231 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Securitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PERPETVITATE AVG
-/-//VIXXI
Translation:
Perpetuitate Augusti.
Perpetuity of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Carus (PERPETVITATE AVG; Securitas), was issued during a time of significant economic and military change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during Carus' reign, as part of a broader effort to debase the currency and pay for military campaigns. Despite this, the coin remains a popular collector's item today, with some examples selling for thousands of dollars.