Antoninianus - Carus RESTITVT ORBIS

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year282-283
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight4 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#106f, OCRE#ric.5.car.106
Obverse descriptionBust of Carus, radiate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar Marcus Aurelius Carus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Carus the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionFemale figure, draped, standing right, presenting wreath to emperor, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear or sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringRESTITVT ORBIS (* on P)//XXI
(Translation: Restitutor Orbis. Restorer of the city (Rome).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (282-283)  - `(* on II)` in field; `XXI` in exergue; -
ND (282-283)  - `(* on P)` in field; `XXI` in exergue; -
ND (282-283)  - `II` in field; `XXI` in exergue; -
Catalog ID4089179330
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