The Syrios Project: Studying Urban Relationship and Identity over Ancient Syria

Antioch Silver Coin of Carus

Title

Antioch Silver Coin of Carus

Region

Syria

Mint

Antioch

State

Roman Empire

Era

Carus

Date

282 CE-283 CE

From Date

282

To Date

283

Material

AR (silver)

Denomination

antoniniani

Diameter

20

Issuing Authority

Central

ObverseType

Carus

Obverse Legend

IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG

Reverse Type

Emperor receiving Victory from Jupiter

Reverse Legend

VIRTVS AVGGG

Type Category

ruler, god, idea

Image

yes

Source Image

http://numismatics.org/collection/1970.165.139

Rights Holder

American Numismatic Society - 1970.165.139

Bibliography

RIC V Carus 125

Files

RIC V Carus 125 obv.png
RIC V Carus 125 rev.png

Citation

“Antioch Silver Coin of Carus,” The Syrios Project: Studying Urban Relationship and Identity over Ancient Syria, accessed May 18, 2024, https://sites.lib.uh.edu/kmneuma2/items/show/2122.