Aureus - Carinus VENERI VICTRICI, Venus

€298,252.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year283-285
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight5.4 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#231d, OCRE#ric.5.car.231
Obverse descriptionBust of Carinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR CARINVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar Marcus Aurelius Carinus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Carinus 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 ID2657385600
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