Antoninianus - Carus PAX EXERCITI, Pax

€296,224.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year282-283
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.6 g
Dimensions22.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#75a, OCRE#ric.5.car.75
Obverse descriptionBust of Carus, radiate, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CARVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Carus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Carus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and ensign in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX EXERCITI -/-//PXXI
(Translation: Pax Exerciti. Peace of the army.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (282-283)  - `PXXI` in exergue; -
Catalog ID2029023160
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