Roman Imperial. Carinus, as Caesar, Billon Antoninianus (22mm, 3.68 g, 6h), Ticinum mint, 3rd officina. 2nd emission, December 282 CE.
Obv: M AVR CARINVS NOB C. Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: PRINCIPI IVVENTVT. Carinus standing left, holding globe and spear; to left, captive seated left; TXXI.
Ref: RIC V 182; Pink VI/2, p. 28.
Prov: CNG E-Auction 509 (9 Feb 2022), Lot 738; From the Crescent Collection.
Notes: Likely celebrating the young Caesar Carinus’ military successes quashing the Quadi uprising in Gaul. Video & Photos: https://imgur.com/gallery/Qh2f1PD
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