Description
Collection Number: WC 5041
Object Number:
Dates: 283 - 285
Denomination: AntoninianusRadiate
Dimensions: 21.33mm
Weight: 4.44g
Mint: Tripolis
Languages: Latin
Obverse Type: IMP C M AVR CARINVS AVG; Radiate, cuirassed bust, right
OCRE: IMP C M AVR CARINVS AVG; Bust of Carinus, radiate, cuirassed, right
Obverse Legend:
IMP C M AVR CARINVS NOB C
Obverse Inscription Languages: Latin
Obverse Mintmarks:
N/A
Obverse Inscription Comment: H for A
Reverse Type: VIRTVS AVGG or AVGG•; Emperor standing right, holding sceptre, sometime surmounted by eagle, receiving Victory, with or without globe, from Jupiter (or Carus) standing left, holding sceptre
OCRE: VIRTVS AVGG or VIRTVS AVGG•; Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre (sometimes surmounted by eagle) in right hand and receiving Victory (sometimes on globe) from Jupiter or Carus standing left, holding sceptre
Reverse Legend:
VIRTVS AV-GG
Reverse Inscription Languages: Latin
Reverse Mintmarks:
* on TR//XXI
Reverse Inscription Comments: N/A
Bibliography
RIC V.2 p. 179 n. 329, Plate VII,18
Cohen 179, 181, 184