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ID:     711585
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     CARUS
Date Ruled:     282-283 AD
Metal:     Bronze
Denomination:     As
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD October 282
Weight:     4.52 g
Die Axis:     3 h
Obverse Legend:     IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG
Obverse Description:     Laureate and cuirassed bust right
Reverse Legend:     PRINCI-PI IV-VENTVT
Reverse Description:     Carus standing left, holding legionary standard in right hand, spear in left
Mint:     Ticinum
Primary Reference:     RIC V-II 061
Reference2:     Pink VI/2 P. 27
Reference3:     Hunter -; Cohen 65 var. (bust type)
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=76813
Special Comments:     In RIC attributed to Rome as a Semis.
Grade:     Good VF, green patina with patches of red and blue-green
Notes:     Sale: Triton IX, Lot: 1585 Exceptional for issue