Antoninianus - Carus PAX AVGVSTI, Pax

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year282-283
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#104f, OCRE#ric.5.car.104
Obverse descriptionBust of Carus, radiate, 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, walking left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVGVSTI -/T//XXI
(Translation: Pax Augusti. Peace provided by the Emperor.)
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Mint
MintageND (282-283)  - `T` in right field; `XXI` in exergue; -
Catalog ID1153875190
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