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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Carus VIRTVS AVGG or VIRTVS AVGG•
| Silver | 3.8 g | 22.5 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Carus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving globe from Jupiter or Carinus standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGG or VIRTVS AVGG•
TR//XXI
Translation:
Virtus Duorum Augustorum.
Courage of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Carus coin was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was reduced during the reign of Carus, which led to inflation and economic instability. Despite this, the coin remained an important part of trade and commerce throughout the empire.
