© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
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#296258 |
|---|---|
| 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
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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 issue a gold coinage that was intended for general circulation, rather than just for ceremonial purposes. This coin, the Aureus - Carus, was a significant innovation in Roman currency and marked a turning point in the empire's monetary system.
