Aureus - Carinus MARS VLTOR, Mars

€296,381.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year282-283
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight4.67 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#188, OCRE#ric.5.car.188, Calicó#4349
Obverse descriptionBust of Carinus, draped, cuirassed, left, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM AVR CARINVS NOB CAES
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Carinus noble Caesar)
Reverse descriptionMars, running right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VLTOR
(Translation: Mars, the avenger)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (282-283)  - -
Catalog ID8438659060
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