Aureus - Carinus as Caesar PAX AETERNA, Pax

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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
Weight4.1 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#153d, OCRE#ric.5.car.153
Obverse descriptionBust of Carinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM AVR CARINVS NOB CAES
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Carinus Nobilis Caesar. Marcus Aurelius Carinus noble Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AETERNA
(Translation: Pax Aeterna. Eternal peace.)
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Mint
MintageND (282-283)  - -
Catalog ID2811445310
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