As - Carus (PAX AETERNA; Pax) (282-283) front As - Carus (PAX AETERNA; Pax) (282-283) back
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As - Carus PAX AETERNA; Pax

 
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Carus (Marcus Aurelius Carus) (282-283)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
282-283
Value
As (1⁄32)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#296196
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pax, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PAX AETERNA

Translation:
Pax Aeterna.
Eternal peace.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the As - Carus (PAX AETERNA; Pax) coin is that it features the first recorded use of the word "Pax" (meaning "peace") on a Roman coin, highlighting the importance of peace during the reign of Emperor Carus.