© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Carus CONSECRATIO
| Gold | 4.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carus (Marcus Aurelius Carus) (282-283) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 283-285 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle, standing right, head left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation:
Consecratio.
Consecration.
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 - Carus (CONSECRATIO) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory on its reverse side, signifying the Roman Empire's victory over its enemies and its dominance in the ancient world.
