Aureus - Carinus Draped, cuirassed, FIDES MILITVM, Fides

€298,247.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year283-285
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#228d, OCRE#ric.5.car.228
Obverse descriptionBust of Carinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CARINVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator Carinus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Carinus, the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionFides, draped, standing left, holding two ensigns.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFIDES MILITVM
(Translation: Fides Militum. Loyalty of the soldiers.)
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MintageND (283-285)  - -
Catalog ID6759271910
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