Carus; AE Antoninianus, Lugdunum; Victory with captives
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