Antoninianus - Carus VIRTVS AVGGG
| Silver | 3.9 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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296305 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Carus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding parazonium in right hand and receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter or Carinus or Numerian standing left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VIRTVS AVGGG
A//XXI
Translation:
Virtus Trium Augustorum.
Courage of the three emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.02–4.42 g;Diameter varies: 20–22 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's design features the emperor's portrait on one side and the goddess Victory on the other, symbolizing the empire's military victories and prosperity. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
