Roman Antoninianus of Carus (about 1,740 years ago)
This is a silver-washed bronze coin (antoninianus) featuring Emperor Carus, who ruled briefly during a turbulent period when the Roman Empire was experiencing frequent military coups.
Coin Description:
Front side: Portrait of Emperor Carus, likely wearing a radiate crown
Back side: Probably depicts Roman deities or imperial virtues
Technical Details:
Antoninianus (a common denomination in this period)
Certified by NGC
Minted during 282-283 CE
Historical Significance: Carus succeeded Emperor Probus after the latter was murdered by his own troops, continuing the pattern of military instability that characterized this period of Roman history. His reign was remarkably brief, lasting only about 16 months before his death during a military campaign against the Persian Empire. Despite his short rule, Carus managed to achieve significant military successes, particularly against the Persians. His legacy continued briefly through his sons Carinus and Numerian, who succeeded him but failed to establish a lasting dynasty. This coin represents one of the many short-lived emperors whose rapid succession reflected the crisis of the third century, when Rome's traditional power structures were breaking down.
This is a silver-washed bronze coin (antoninianus) featuring Emperor Carus, who ruled briefly during a turbulent period when the Roman Empire was experiencing frequent military coups.
Coin Description:
Front side: Portrait of Emperor Carus, likely wearing a radiate crown
Back side: Probably depicts Roman deities or imperial virtues
Technical Details:
Antoninianus (a common denomination in this period)
Certified by NGC
Minted during 282-283 CE
Historical Significance: Carus succeeded Emperor Probus after the latter was murdered by his own troops, continuing the pattern of military instability that characterized this period of Roman history. His reign was remarkably brief, lasting only about 16 months before his death during a military campaign against the Persian Empire. Despite his short rule, Carus managed to achieve significant military successes, particularly against the Persians. His legacy continued briefly through his sons Carinus and Numerian, who succeeded him but failed to establish a lasting dynasty. This coin represents one of the many short-lived emperors whose rapid succession reflected the crisis of the third century, when Rome's traditional power structures were breaking down.
This is a silver-washed bronze coin (antoninianus) featuring Emperor Carus, who ruled briefly during a turbulent period when the Roman Empire was experiencing frequent military coups.
Coin Description:
Front side: Portrait of Emperor Carus, likely wearing a radiate crown
Back side: Probably depicts Roman deities or imperial virtues
Technical Details:
Antoninianus (a common denomination in this period)
Certified by NGC
Minted during 282-283 CE
Historical Significance: Carus succeeded Emperor Probus after the latter was murdered by his own troops, continuing the pattern of military instability that characterized this period of Roman history. His reign was remarkably brief, lasting only about 16 months before his death during a military campaign against the Persian Empire. Despite his short rule, Carus managed to achieve significant military successes, particularly against the Persians. His legacy continued briefly through his sons Carinus and Numerian, who succeeded him but failed to establish a lasting dynasty. This coin represents one of the many short-lived emperors whose rapid succession reflected the crisis of the third century, when Rome's traditional power structures were breaking down.
