Aureus - Carinus as Caesar and Carus VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year282-283
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight5.3 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#193d, OCRE#ric.5.car.193
Obverse descriptionBust of Carinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM AVR CARINVS P F NOB CAES
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Carinus Pius Felix, Nobilis Caesar. Marcus Aurelius Carinus the pious, the fortunate, noble Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionCarus and Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing front, each holding sceptre in outer hand and supporting Victory between them.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA AVGVSTORVM
(Translation: Victoria Augustorum. Victory of the emperors (Augusti).)
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Mint
MintageND (282-283)  - -
Catalog ID2681624080
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