Antoninianus - Carinus FORTVNA AVGG, Fortuna

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year283-285
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#296f, OCRE#ric.5.car.296
Obverse descriptionBust of Carinus, radiate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CARINVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Carinus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Carinus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionFortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFORTVNA AVGG -/-//TXXI
(Translation: Fortuna Duorum Augustorum. Good fortune of the two emperors (Augusti).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (283-285)  - `TXXI` in exergue; -
Catalog ID8937991010
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