Description: Carus (282 - 283 AD). AE Antoninianus, Lugdunum mint, 283 AD. IMP C M AVR CARVS AVG; radiate and cuirassed bust right / VICTORIA AVGG; Victory standing left on globe holding wreath in right and palm frond in left, flanked by captive on each side, A left.

Diameter: AE22 mm

Weight: 3,78 g

Grade: aVF/aVF

Attribution: RIC V 24

Commentary: dark grey-olive patina with faint deposits, well centered, good details, some cleaning scratches

History: A native of Gaul, born in Narbo, Carus broke the long line of Illyrian emperors.

Article Number: 041-04-03-41652