231, Lot: 222. Estimate $100. Sold for $109. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Carinus. As Caesar, AD 282-283. Antoninianus (21mm, 3.90 g, 1h). Siscia mint, 3rd officina. Special emission, AD 282. IMP C M AVR CARINVS NOB C, radiate and cuirassed bust right / Emperor standing left, holding baton and spear; T//XX[I]. RIC V 197 var. (obv.legend); Pink VI/2, p. 41 var. (same). Near EF, most silvering remains. Very rare.
From the Elliott-Kent Collection.