Aureus - Carinus VIRTVS CA[ ]N[ ]NAICTI AVG, Hercules

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year283-285
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#321d, OCRE#ric.5.car.321
Obverse descriptionBust of Carinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR CARINVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar Marcus Aurelius Carinus Pius Felix, Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Carinus the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionHercules, standing right, leaning on club on rock with right hand and holding lion`s skin in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS CA[ ]N[ ]NAICTI AVG -/-//K
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Mint
MintageND (283-285)  - `K` in exergue; -
Catalog ID2445375790
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