Antoninianus - Carus VIRTVS AVG

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year282-283
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#91f, OCRE#ric.5.car.91
Obverse descriptionBust of Carus, radiate, cuirassed, 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 descriptionSoldier, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield with left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVG -/-//QXXI
(Translation: Virtus Augusti. Courage of the emperor.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (282-283)  - `QXXI` in exergue; -
Catalog ID8727357580
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