Aureus - Carinus VIRTVS AVGG, Hercules

€298,262.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year283-285
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight6 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#235e, OCRE#ric.5.car.235
Obverse descriptionBust of Carinus, laureate, 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 descriptionHercules, standing right, leaning on club, sometimes with lion`s skin, on rock.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVGG
(Translation: Virtus Augustorum. Courage of the emperors (Augusti).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (283-285)  - -
Catalog ID4223425520
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