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ID:     651034
Type:     Roman Imperial
Issuer:     CARINUS
Date Ruled:     AD 283-285
Metal:     Gold
Denomination:     Aureus
Struck / Cast:     struck
Date Struck:     AD beginning 284
Weight:     4.42 g
Obverse Legend:     IMP CARINVS.P.F.AVG
Obverse Description:     Laureate and mantled bust left, holding eagle-tipped sceptre in right hand
Reverse Legend:     VICTOR-IA AVG
Reverse Description:     Victory walking left, holding wreath in extended right hand, palm in left
Mint:     Lugdunum
Primary Reference:     RIC -
Reference2:     Pink -
Reference3:     Hunter -
Reference4:     CalicĂ“ 4381 (same dies); Cohen -
Photograph Credit:     Classical Numismatic Group
Source:     http://www.cngcoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=43843
Special Comments:     CNG attributed the aereus to Rome, but as sole emporer. This busttype is known only for Lugdunum on a Antoninianus RIC V-II 215H2 / Bastien 568
Grade:     FDC
Notes:     Unpublished extremely rare; only this example known