Carus - Pax






Emperor Carus
Mint Ticinum
Date 268-270 AD
Size (mm) -
Weight (g) 3.60
Die Axis -
Tariff Antoninianus
Ob. Leg. IMP CARVS P F AVG
Ob. Desc. Radiate, cuirassed bust right
Meaning 9Imperator Carvs Pivs Felix Avgvsts.) Commander of the army, Carus, good fortune to our dutiful emperor.
Rev. Leg. PAX EXERCITI
Rev. Desc. Pax standing left holding standard & olive branch, PXXI i ex. (6th Officina)
Meaning Pax Exerciti, Peace
References; Collection; Cohen 56. RIC V(b) 75 p.143
Notes: Carus suddenly died in late July or early August 283