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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
R.2783
Denomination
denarius
Description
Copper alloy coin.
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority
Ruler:
Carinus
Ruler:
Numerian
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
Production date
283-285
Production place
Minted in:
Lyon
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Die-axis:
6 o'clock
Diameter:
18 millimetres
(max)
Weight:
2.97 grammes
Curator's comments
With thanks for photography to S. Estiot, with generous support from CNRS/ANR.
Bibliographic references
PCR / Principal coins of the Romans: Volume I: The Republic c. 290 - 31 BC; Volume II: The Principate 31 BC - AD 296; Volume III: The Dominate AD 294 - 498.
(1045)
RIC5 / The Roman Imperial Coinage, vol. 5. Part 1: Valerian I to Florian. Part 2: Probus to Diocletian
(p.180.332)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
allegory/personification
classical deity
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Carinus
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Numerian
Representation of:
Nike/Victoria/Victory
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
R.2783