Antoninianus - Carinus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVT

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year282-283
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.9 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#150, OCRE#ric.5.car.150
Obverse descriptionBust of Carus, radiate, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCARINVS NOBIL CAES
(Translation: Carinus Nobilis Caesar. Noble Caesar Carinus.)
Reverse descriptionCarinus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre or spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRINCIPI IVVENTVT C/-//-
(Translation: Principi Juventutis. To the prince of the youth.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (282-283)  - `(rev. C)` in field; -
ND (282-283)  - `C` in field; -
ND (282-283)  - `D` in field; -
Catalog ID2760867710
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