Description: Carus (282 - 283 AD). AE Antoninianus, Antioch mint 283 AD. IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS AVGGG; Carus receiving Victory on globe from Jupiter standing right holding scepter, star above, S in center, XXI in ex.

Diameter: AE20 mm

Weight: 4,02 g

Grade: VF/VF

Attribution: RIC 125

Commentary: dark green patina, good centering and details

History: Carus' boldness, seen also on his coinage, was a subject of his reply to the Sassanian envoys seeking peace, to whom he replied, that he would devoid their kigdom of trees such as his scalp is void of hair.

Article Number: 054-09-01-41652