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AR20 - Carinus ΑΦΙΕΡωϹΙϹ

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Issuer Alexandria (Egypt)
Emperor Carinus (Marcus Aurelius Carinus) (283-285)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 283-285
Composition Billon
Weight 7.94 g
Diameter 20 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
545664
References RPC Online X# 75883
British Museum, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University Press (publisher). Roman Provincial Coinage / Volume 10. From Valerian to Diocletian (AD 253–297). British Museum, Bibliothèque nationale de France, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford University Press.

Obverse

Laureate head of Carus, right

Lettering: ΘΕω ΚΑΡω ϹΕΒ

Unabridged legend: Θεῷ Κάρῳ Σεβαστῷ

Translation: to the divine Carus Augustus

Reverse

Eagle standing left, head right, spreading wings; above, star

Lettering: ΑΦΙΕΡωϹΙϹ

Translation: consecration

Mint

Alexandria (ancient), Egypt (332 BC - 476 AD)

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (283-285) 

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