Denarius - Carinus as Caesar MARS VLTOR, Mars

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year282-283
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.2#163d, OCRE#ric.5.car.163
Obverse descriptionBust of Carinus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringM AVR CARINVS NOB CAES
(Translation: Marcus Aurelius Carinus Nobilis Caesar. Marcus Aurelius Carinus noble Caesar.)
Reverse descriptionMars, running right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARS VLTOR
(Translation: Mars Ultor. Mars, the avenger.)
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Mint
MintageND (282-283)  - -
Catalog ID6332172480
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