Antoninianus - Carinus VIRTVS AVGG, Virtus

€298,241.00
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 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#223a, OCRE#ric.5.car.223
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 descriptionVirtus, standing right, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left hand; placing foot on helmet.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVGG -/A//-
(Translation: Virtus Augustorum. Courage of the emperors (Augusti).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (283-285)  - `A` in right field; -
ND (283-285)  - `A` in right field; `LVG` in exergue; -
Catalog ID1314245430
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