Aureus - Carinus VIRTVS AVGG, Hercules

€298,259.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year283-285
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight5.1 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#234e, OCRE#ric.5.car.234
Obverse descriptionBust of Carinus, laureate, 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 descriptionHercules, standing right, leaning on club 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 ID8455247930
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