Aureus - Carus ROMAE AETERNAE; Roma
| Gold | 4.3 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 | 4.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296257 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding wreath in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE
Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Carus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Carus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 282 to 283 AD. It's interesting to note that Carus was the first Roman emperor to be born outside of Italy, in the province of Illyricum (modern-day Albania). Despite his short reign, Carus made significant reforms to the Roman Empire, including the introduction of a new currency system, which included the Aureus - Carus coin. The coin's design features the image of Roma, the personification of Rome, on the obverse (front side), and the reverse (back side) bears the image of the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
