Aureus - Carus SPES PVBLICA; Spes
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, standing or walking left, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand.
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 - 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 not a Roman noble, but rather a military commander who rose to power through his military campaigns. 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 goddess Spes (Spes Pvblica) on the reverse side, which symbolizes the hope and prosperity that Carus brought to the empire during his reign.
