Aureus - Carus and Carinus SPES PVBLICA
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carus (Marcus Aurelius Carus) (282-283) Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 282-283 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Carus and Carinus, draped, cuirassed, galloping right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES PVBLICA
Translation:
Spes Publica.
Hope of the public.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Carus and Carinus (SPES PVBLICA) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was issued in 282-283 AD, during the reign of Carus, who was the first emperor to introduce the practice of using a "colleague" or co-emperor, in this case, his son Carinus. This was a significant departure from the traditional Roman system of succession, where the emperor was chosen by the Senate or the army. The use of a co-emperor was a way for Carus to ensure a smooth transition of power and to avoid the usual power struggles that occurred after the death of an emperor. This coin is a reflection of that historical moment and represents an interesting aspect of Roman imperial history.
