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Carinus
Marcus Aurelius Carinus
(AD 249/250 - 282 (caesar) - 283 - 285)

Carinus Principi Juventuti
1. Front 2. Back
Bronze Aurelianianus - Æ 19-22 mm - 5 grams - Die axis 06:00 - RIC 158.
1. M AVR CARINVS NOB CAES (Marcus Aurelius Carinus Noblissimus (the Noble) Caesar).
Radiate bust of Caesar, chin beard, cuirassed and draped, facing right.
2. PRINCIPI IVVENTVT (Principi Juventuti - Prince of the Youth).
Ceasar cuirassed, draped and with (army ?) cape, standing full front facing left. Holding army standard with right arm and long vertical spear or staff with left.
2.b No exergue or still under the 'rock'.
Exergue options EKA or KAE. Minted in Rome.

Obv. : Worn - Rev. : Worn and dirty - Caked at rim from 05:00-10:00.