Aureus - Carinus Draped, cuirassed, VENERI VICTRICI, Venus

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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
Weight4.9 g
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#232d, OCRE#ric.5.car.232
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 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.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (283-285)  - -
Catalog ID8972467670
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