© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Carus MARS VLTOR; Mars
| Gold | 4.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296255 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARS VLTOR
Translation:
Mars Ultor.
Mars, the avenger.
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 (MARS VLTOR; Mars) coin is that it features the Roman god of war, Mars, on one side, and the emperor Carus on the other. This coin was minted during Carus' reign (282-283 AD) and was used as a means of promoting the emperor's military campaigns and conquests. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the power and strength of the Roman Empire, and it remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
