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Aureus - Carus VICTORIA AVG; Victory
| Gold | 4.3 g | 19 mm |
| 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 |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296260 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA AVG
Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 4.19–4.31 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Carus (VICTORIA AVG; Victory) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor Carus, while the reverse side features the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, which were both symbols of Greek mythology. This blending of cultural influences reflects the ongoing cultural exchange and assimilation that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion.
