Antoninianus - Carus VIRTVS AVG
| 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#296252 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Soldier, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVG
-/-//QXXI
Translation:
Virtus Augusti.
Courage of the emperor.
Comment
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 an image of the emperor on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the empire's military victories and the emperor's role as a military leader. The use of silver in the coin's composition was a significant departure from previous Roman coins, which were typically made of bronze or copper. This change in material was likely a result of the empire's increasing wealth and influence, and it marked a new era in Roman coinage.