Carinus Roman Antoninianus, Jupiter reverse, ancient double denarius coin,

This is an Antoninianus coin from the emperor Carinus who was emperor from 283 to 285AD. The denomination of an Antoninianus had the value of 2 denarii and features the emperor wearing a radiate crown, indicating it was a double denomination.

Obv: IMP C M AVR CARINVS PF AVG; Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Rev: VIRTVS AVGG; Carinus, draped, cuirassed, standing right, holding sceptre in right hand and receiving globe or Victory on globe from Jupiter or Carus standing left, holding sceptre.

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Size: 20mm
Weight: 3.72g

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