Antoninianus - Carinus VIRTVS AVGG, Tripolis

€87,681.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year283-284
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBillon
Weight2.89 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness1.3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RCV III#12363, RIC V.2#329, Cohen#179-181-184
Obverse descriptionRadiate, cuirassed bust right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR CARINVS P F AVG
(Translation: “Imperator Cæsar Marcus Aurelius Carinus Pius Felix Augustus” (Emperor Cesar Marcus Aurelius Carinus pious fortunate august))
Reverse descriptionCarinus standing right on left , receiving globe from Jupiter on right , holding a scepter
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVGG TR XXI
(Translation: “Virtus Augustorum” (Virility of the Augusts))
EdgeSmooth
Mint
MintageND (283-284) *TR - Tripolis, 2° officina -
ND (283-284) TR - Tripolis, 1° officina -
Catalog ID8867551190
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