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282-283 Roman Empire Carus Bronze Antoninianus

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282-283 Roman Empire Carus Bronze Antoninianus
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282-283 Roman Empire Carus silvered bronze Antoninianus, obverse engraved radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Carus, lettering IMP C M AVG CARVS AVG, reverse engraved Victory standing left on globe holding wreath and palm, two bound captives seated either side, RIC 24, D: 23 mm, 3.47 grams. Carus was Roman Emperor from 282 to 283, and was 60 at ascension. During his short reign, Carus fought the Germanic tribes and Sarmatians along the Danube frontier with success. He died while campaigning against the Sassanid Empire, shortly after his forces sacked its capital Ctesiphon. He was succeeded by his sons Carinus and Numerian, creating a dynasty which, though short-lived, provided further stability to the resurgent empire.