Antoninianus - Carus VICTORIA AVG; Victory
| Silver | 3.3 g | 21.5 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296180 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIA AVG
-/-//RA
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.92–3.71 g;Diameter varies: 21–22 mm;
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 Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and dominance reflects the Empire's expansionist policies and military conquests during this time.
