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Carus VIRTVS CARI AVG from Lyons
« on: November 22, 2018, 12:26:51 PM »

here's a rarer bust and legend for Carus.

Carus
A.D. 282- 283
Ӕ Antoninianus
21x22mm    4.3gm
VIRTVS CARI AVG; Radiate helmet and cuirassed bust right, spear over right and shield with gorgon on left.
PAX AVGG; Pax stg. left, holding olive branch and sceptre; B in left field.
RIC Vii Lugdunum 14