Code: 13102
This is a scarce ancient Roman Æ Antoninianus of Emperor Carinus, minted at Siscia between 284 and 285 AD.
Obverse: IMP C M AVR CARINVS PF AVG "Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Marcus Aurelius Carus the pious, the fortunate, emperor (Augustus)." Bust of Carinus, radiate, draped, right.
Reverse: VOTA PVBLICA "The vows (prayers) of the public" Carinus and Numerian sacrificing over an altar between them, two standards behind them.
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Antoninianus
MATERIAL: Billion debased to the point of being essentially bronze (c.1% silver).
DATE: 284 - 285 AD (this coin struck in 284 AD)
MINTMARK: Siscia mint = SMSXXIB. in ex.
SIZE: 23mm dia
WEIGHT: 3.40 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC V-2, 316.
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection in Barnstaple, United Kingdom
