Aureus - Carus VICTORIAE AVGG FEL; Victory
| 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#296265 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath; at foot, shield on base.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIAE AVGG FEL
Translation:
Victoriae Augustorum. Felicitas.
To the victory of the emperors (Augusti). Good fortune.
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 features an image of the goddess Victory on the reverse side, with the inscription "VICTORIAE AVGG FEL" which means "The Victory of the Augusti is Happy". This coin was made of gold and was used as a standard circulation coin during that time. It's interesting to note that the Aureus - Carus coin was one of the last gold coins minted by the Roman Empire before it switched to silver coins, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists today.