v09_0486 - CARUS Tétradrachme, (MB Æ 20)
MONNAIES 9 (2000)
Starting price : 114.34 €
Estimate : 182.94 €
Realised price : 114.34 €
Starting price : 114.34 €
Estimate : 182.94 €
Realised price : 114.34 €
Type : Tétradrachme, (MB Æ 20)
Date: (an 2)
Mint name / Town : Alexandrie, Égypte
Metal : copper
Diameter : 19 mm
Orientation dies : 12 h.
Weight : 7,53 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Beau portrait. Jolie patine vert noir / Revers inhabituel
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse description : Tête laurée de Carus à droite (O*).
Obverse legend : qew KARw seB, (Qew Karw Sebastos).
Obverse translation : (Au divin Carus auguste).
Reverse
Reverse description : Autel allumé timbré d'une couronne.
Reverse legend : A fIeR wsIs.
Historical background
CARUS
(+283)
Consecration of Carinus and Numerian
After the death of Carus, Numerian is responsible for repatriating the victorious army to Asia Minor. Numérien and Carin, the two sons of Carus, have their father deified.
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