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 globe from Jupiter

Reverse Legend

VIRTVS AVGG

Type Category

ruler, god

Image

yes

Source Image

http://numismatics.org/collection/1944.100.36399

Rights Holder

American Numismatic Society - 1944.100.36399

Bibliography

RIC V Carus 124

Files

RIC V Carus 124 obv.png
RIC V Carus 124 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/2123.