Silver Tetradrachm of Carus, Alexandria, 282–283. 1981.40.44

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1981.40.44

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 6.98
    • Diameter (in mm): 19
  • Series: Alexandria

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date Range: 282 - 283
  • Denomination: Tetradrachm
  • Manufacture: Struck
  • Material: Silver

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Legend: A K M A KAROS SEB
    • Type: Bust laur. dr. cuir. r.
    • Portrait: Carus

  • Reverse

    • Legend: L Α
    • Type: Dikaiosyne stg. l. holding scales in r. and cornucopiae in l.

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1981.40.44
  • Lot: 1981.40
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

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Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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