Antoninianus - Carus PAX AVGG, Pax

€296,139.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year282-283
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#13, OCRE#ric.5.car.13
Obverse descriptionBust of Carus, radiate, sometimes helmeted, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR CARVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar Marcus Aurelius Carus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Carus emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVGG B/-//-
(Translation: Pax Duorum Augustorum. Peace of the two emperors (Augusti).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (282-283)  - `B` in left field; -
Catalog ID4468200820
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