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711590 |
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[UNVERIFIED]
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Type: |
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Roman Imperial |
Issuer: |
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CARAUSIUS |
Date Ruled: |
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Romano-British Emperor, 286-293 AD
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Metal: |
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Bronze |
Denomination: |
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Antoninianus |
Struck / Cast: |
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struck |
Date Struck: |
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AD 286-293 |
Weight: |
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4.57 g |
Die Axis: |
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6 h |
Obverse Legend: |
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VIRTVS CARAVSI AVG |
Obverse Description: |
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Laureate, helmeted, and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over right shoulder, shield on left arm |
Reverse Legend: |
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SALVS AVG / S |
Reverse Description: |
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Salus standing left, holding patera in extended right hand, from which she feeds snake rising from altar to left, and sceptre in left hand; S. |
Primary Reference: |
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RIC - |
Photograph Credit: |
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Classical Numismatic Group |
Source: |
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http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=76818 |
Grade:
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Good VF, partial flat strike, minor roughness |
Notes: |
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Sale: Triton IX, Lot: 1590 ($500)
Unpublished, but cf. RIC V 314/396 for obv./rev. types from the same issue |
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