Antoninianus - Carinus GENIVS EXERCITI, Genius

€298,299.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year283-285
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.5 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#255a, OCRE#ric.5.car.255
Obverse descriptionBust of Carinus, radiate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR CARINVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar Marcus Aurelius Carinus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Carinus emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionGenius, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGENIVS EXERCITI -/-//KAA
(Translation: Genius Exercitus. To the genius (guardian spirit) of the army.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (283-285)  - `KAA` in exergue; -
Catalog ID5492867720
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