Aureus - Numerianus as Caesar VIRTVS AVGGG, Hercules

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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
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#375d, OCRE#ric.5.car.375
Obverse descriptionBust of Numerian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C M AVR NVMERIANVS NOB C
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Marcus Aurelius Numerianus Nobilis Caesar. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Numerian, Noble Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionHercules, standing right, leaning on club with lion`s skin on rock.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVIRTVS AVGGG -/-//SMA
(Translation: Virtus Trium Augustorum. Courage of the three emperors (Augusti).)
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MintageND (282-283)  - `SMA` in exergue; -
Catalog ID6040256050
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