Antoninianus - Carinus FORTVNA RED or FORTVNA REDVX, Fortuna

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year283-285
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.4 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#298f, OCRE#ric.5.car.298
Obverse descriptionBust of Carinus, radiate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CARINVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Carinus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Carinus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionFortuna, draped, standing left, holding rudder in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFORTVNA RED or FORTVNA REDVX -/-//TXXIT
(Translation: Fortuna Redux. Fortune that brings back [the Emperor in safety].)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (283-285)  - `TXXIT` in exergue; -
Catalog ID8294355410
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