CARINUS, as Caesar. 282-283 AD. Antoninianus (4.09 gm). 
Lyons mint. 

CARINVS NOBIL CAES, radiate & cuirassed bust left, holding
sceptre over right shoulder, shield emblazoned with head of 
Medusa on left arm.

PRINCIPI IVVENTVT, Carinus standing right, holding globe in 
right hand, sceptre in left
C in left field. 

RIC V pt. 2, 150; Cohen 92. 
Nice EF, glossy dark brown patina. ($300) 
From the Jürgen K. Schmidt Collection. Ex Hauck 
& Aufhäuser Auktion 15 (21-22 March 2000), lot 465.
Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 2129.
 
Lot sold for $280, plus buyers fees.

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