Lot 3903

Description

Carinus, (A.D. 283-285), issue struck as Augustus, Antioch mint, billon antoninianus, (4.00 g), obv. IMP C M AVR CARINVS P F AVG, radiate cuirassed bust to right, rev. around VIRTVS AVGG, XXI in exergue, E **D* above, Emperor standing to right, holding sceptre, receiving Victory from Jupiter (or Carus), (S.12362, RIC 325). Some surface pitting, but retaining much original silver, otherwise extremely fine/nearly very fine and scarce.

Ex D.J.Foster Collection and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 48 (lot 3183).