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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carus SPES PVBLICA; Spes
| Silver | 3.3 g | 21 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SPES PVBLICA
-/-//SXXI
Translation:
Spes Publica.
Hope of the public.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.43–3.907 g;Diameter varies: 12.5–23.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Carus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Carus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 282 to 283 AD. The coin features the image of the goddess Spes (Hope) on the reverse side, which was a common motif during Carus' reign. The use of the goddess Spes on coins was meant to promote the idea of hope and prosperity for the Roman people, and it was a symbol of the emperor's commitment to the well-being of his subjects.
