Aureus - Carinus Cuirassed, VICTORIA AVG, Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year283-285
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight4.5 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#312 (b), OCRE#ric.5.car.312
Obverse descriptionBust of Carinus, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C CARINVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Carinus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Carinus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVictory, winged, draped, walking left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVICTORIA AVG
(Translation: Victoria Augusti. Victory of the emperor (Augustus).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (283-285)  - -
Catalog ID9440218050
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