coin project
Stable diffusion
Please support our sponsors


Log In | Register
[83796 Coins (44240 Unverified)]
 
 
Search
Advanced Search
Search By Coin ID
 
 
Home
ANCIENT/BYZANTINE
Ancient Spain (872)
Byzantine (753)
MEDIEVAL/EARLY WORLD
Germany (30)
MODERN WORLD
COUNTERFEITS AND IMITATIONS
 
Submit New Coin(s)
 
Sponsors page
Terms of Service
Contact Us
About Us
FAQ Page
Coin Detail
Click here to see enlarged image.
ID:     721726
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     Carus
Date Ruled:     AD 282-283
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     Antoninianus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD Nov.- Dec. 282
Weight:     3.82 g
Die Axis:     12 h
Obverse Legend:     IMP C M AVR CARVS AVG
Obverse Description:     Radiate, helmeted, and cuirassed bust right
Reverse Legend:     VICTORIA AVGG
Reverse Description:     Victory standing left on globe, holding wreath between two seated captives / A in left field.
Mint Mark:     A in left field
Mint:     Lugdunum
Primary Reference:     RIC V-II 024F var.
Reference2:     Pink VI/2, p. 21
Reference3:     BASTIEN 474
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=85494
Special Comments:     Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 1726 From the Douglas O. Rosenberg Collection.
Grade:     Good VF, traces of silvering, tiny green and red flecks
Notes:     1st officina. 3rd emission, AD 282.