Carinus; AE Antoninianus; emperor with Jupiter
Description:
Carinus (283 - 285 AD). AE Antoninianus, Antioch mint. IMP C M AVR CARINVS P F AVG; radiate and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS AVGG; emperor standing right receiving Victory from Jupiter standing left holding scepter, B in center, XXI in ex.
Diameter:
AE20 mm
Weight:
3,3 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
RIC V 325
Commentary:
olive-grey patina with light contrasting deposits, good details and well centered
History:
After his death, Carinus' memory along with his wife was officially condemned in damnatio memoriae.
Article Number:
051-09-04-41652