Antoninianus - Carinus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVT

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year282-283
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#181a, OCRE#ric.5.car.181
Obverse descriptionBust of Carinus, radiate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM AVR CARINVS NOB CAES
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Carinus Nobilis Caesar. Marcus Aurelius Carinus noble Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionCarinus, draped, cuirassed, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand; sometimes at feet, captive.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRINCIPI IVVENTVT -/-//QXXI
(Translation: Principi Juventutis. To the prince of the youth.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (282-283)  - `QXXI` in exergue; -
Catalog ID5024581910
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