Carus; AE Antoninianus, Lugdunum; Victory with captives
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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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE22 |
| Weight [g]: | 3,78 |
| Grade: | aVF/aVF |
| Attribution: | RIC V 24 |
| Commentary: | dark grey-olive patina with faint deposits, well centered, good details, some cleaning scratches |
Historical Context
A native of Gaul, born in Narbo, Carus broke the long line of Illyrian emperors.
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