© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Carinus as Caesar PAX AETERNA; Pax
| Gold | 4.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (282-283) |
| Emperor | Carus (Marcus Aurelius Carus) (282-283) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 282-283 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296341 |
|---|---|
| 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
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Carinus as Caesar (PAX AETERNA; Pax) coin is that it features the first recorded use of the word "Pax" (meaning "peace") on a Roman coin, signifying the Roman Empire's shift towards promoting peace and stability under the rule of Carinus.
