Aureus - Carinus Draped, cuirassed, VENERI VICTRICI, Venus

€298,250.00
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#230d, OCRE#ric.5.car.230
Obverse descriptionBust of Carinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR CARINVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar Marcus Aurelius Carinus Pius Felix, Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Carinus the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionVenus, draped, standing left, holding Cupid in right hand and apple in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVENERI VICTRICI
(Translation: Veneri Victrici. To Venus, the victorious.)
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MintageND (283-285)  - -
Catalog ID6541187510
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