Aureus - Carus and Carinus SPES PVBLICA

€296,316.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year282-283
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueAureus (25⁄2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#135, OCRE#ric.5.car.135
Obverse descriptionJugate busts of Carus, laureate, cuirassed, right, and Carinus, laureate, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringKARVS ET KARINVS AVGG
(Translation: Carus Et Carinus, Duo Augusti. Carus and Carinus, two emperors (Augusti).)
Reverse descriptionCarus and Carinus, draped, cuirassed, galloping right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSPES PVBLICA
(Translation: Spes Publica. Hope of the public.)
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MintageND (282-283)  - -
Catalog ID8672669220
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