Aureus - Carus and Carinus as Caesar KARINVS NOBIL CAES

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year282-283
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight4.8 g
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#134d, OCRE#ric.5.car.134
Obverse descriptionBust of Carus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR CARVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar Marcus Aurelius Carus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Carus emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionBust of Carus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringKARINVS NOBIL CAES
(Translation: Carinus Nobilis Caesar. Carinus, noble Caesar.)
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Mint
MintageND (282-283)  - -
Catalog ID5667793370
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