Diameter 25.1 mm
Metal Billon
Mint Ticinum
Orientation dies 6 h
Rarity S (Scarce)
Type Antoninianus
Weight 6.21 g
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CARUS, AD 282-283
AE Antoninianus (25.1mm, 6.21g, 6h)
Struck AD 282. Ticinum mint
Obverse: IMP●CARVS●P●F●AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right
Reverse: ABVNDANTIA AVG, Abundantia standing right, emptying cornucopia; TXXI in exergue
Reference: RIC V.2 69c; RCV 12165 var. (obv. leg.); ERIC II 146 corr. (mintmark)
Dark patina, some area of flat strike. Struck on an excessively heavy flan, nearly twice the normal weight.
Collection : Roman Imperial - the Military Anarchy