Uncertain Denomination - Carus ABVNDANTIA AVG
| Silver | 4.5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Carus (Marcus Aurelius Carus) (282-283) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 282-283 |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#296127 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Galley, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ABVNDANTIA AVG
-/-//X•ET I
Translation:
Abundantia Augusti.
Imperial abundance.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.31–4.7 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin , the Uncertain Denomination - Carus (ABVNDANTIA AVG) (282-283) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Silver weighing 4.5 g, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is believed that only a small number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors and historians. Additionally, the coin's design features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Roman Empire.