Coin; Billon; Antoninianus; Roman. 4.76 grams, 23 mm. Carus, 282-285 AD. Lyon, France. Obverse: IMP C M AVR CARVS AVG, bust r. radiate, cuirassed. Reverse: VICTORIA AVGG, Victory l. on globe between two captives; to l., A.
Donor:
Alfred Emerson and M. Boissé
Collection place:
Lugdunum (ancient city), Gaul
Production place:
Lugdunum (ancient city), Gaul
Culture or time period:
Caran Dynasty (282–285 AD)
Collector:
Alfred Emerson and Lapeysonie
Materials:
Billon
Person depicted:
Carus (Emperor of Rome) and Victoria (Roman diety)
Inscription:
Obverse legend: IMP.C.M.AVR CARVS AVG and Reverse legend: VICTORIA AVGG