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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carus RESTITVT ORBIS
| Silver | 4 g | 23 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 | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296278 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female figure, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to emperor, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear or sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTITVT ORBIS
(* on P)//XXI
Translation:
Restitutor Orbis.
Restorer of the city (Rome).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.36–4.4 g;Diameter varies: 21.36–26 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus - Carus (RESTITVT ORBIS) coin is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and military change in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Carus, who was emperor from 282 to 283 AD, and it features an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Roma on the other. The coin's silver content and relatively low weight suggest that it was intended for circulation among the general population, rather than being a high-value coin reserved for the elite. This coin is a tangible reminder of the economic and political shifts that were taking place in the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
