Aureus - Carus MARS VLTOR, Mars

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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
Weight4.5 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#92d, OCRE#ric.5.car.92
Obverse descriptionBust of Carus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar Marcus Aurelius Carus Pius Felix Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Carus the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, walking right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VLTOR
(Translation: Mars Ultor. Mars, the avenger.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (282-283)  - -
Catalog ID3594201770
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