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ID: |
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658 |
| Type: |
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Modern Forgeries of Ancient Coins |
| Issuer: |
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Carus |
| Date Ruled: |
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AD 282-283
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| Metal: |
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Bronze |
| Denomination: |
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Medaillion |
| Struck / Cast: |
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cast |
| Date Struck: |
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18th-19th Century? |
| Diameter: |
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36 mm |
| Weight: |
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26.4 g |
| Die Axis: |
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5.5 h |
| Obverse Legend: |
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IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG |
| Obverse Description: |
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Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right |
| Reverse Legend: |
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MONETA AVGG |
| Reverse Description: |
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the three Monetae standing facing, heads left, each holding scale in their right hands above a stack of coins at their feet, and cornucopiae in their left hands |
| Mint: |
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Siscia |
| Photograph Credit: |
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OTHILA-COINS, Ed Dopierala |
| Source: |
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http://www.othila-coins.com/munten/artikel_pic658.JPG |
| Special Comments: |
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18th or 19th century cast. PADUA? |
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