Description
Collection Number: WC 4976
Object Number:
Dates: 282 - 283
Denomination: AntoninianusRadiate
Dimensions: 21.59mm
Weight: 4.52g
Authority: Carus
Languages: Latin
Obverse Type: IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG; Radiate, cuirassed bust, right
OCRE: IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG; Bust of Carus, radiate, draped, right, or bust of Carus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Carus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Obverse Legend:
IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG
Obverse Inscription Languages: Latin
Obverse Mintmarks:
N/A
Obverse Inscription Comment: H for A
Reverse Type: VIRTVS AVGG; Emperor standing right, holding parazonium, receiving globe, sometimes with Victory, from Jupiter standing left, holding sceptre. The second figure is perhaps Carinus or Numerian
OCRE: VIRTVS AVGG; Carus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding parazonium in right hand and receiving globe or Victory on globe from Jupiter or Carinus or Numerian standing left, holding sceptre
Reverse Legend:
VIRTVS A-VGG
Reverse Inscription Languages: Latin
Reverse Mintmarks:
A//XXI
Reverse Inscription Comments: N/A