Antoninianus - Carinus GENIVS EXERCITI, Genius

€298,297.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year283-285
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.7 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#254a, OCRE#ric.5.car.254
Obverse descriptionBust of Carinus, radiate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR CARINVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar Marcus Aurelius Carinus Pius Felix, Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Carinus the pious, the fortunate, 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 ID7681804900
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