Description
Collection Number:
WC 5052
Object Number:
Dates:
283 - 285
Denomination:
Antoninianus
Radiate
Dimensions:
22.30mm
Weight:
2.94g
Authority:
Carinus
Numerian
Mint:
Antiochia
Antioch
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; 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; 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 A-VGG
Reverse Inscription Languages:
Latin
Reverse Mintmarks:
B//XXI
Reverse Inscription Comments:
N/A
Bibliography
cf. RIC V.2 p. 179 n. 325, Plate --
Cohen 179, 181, 184