Ancients
Carinus, as Caesar (AD 283-285). AV aureus (20mm, 5.52 gm, 11h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, brushed. Antioch, AD 282. IMP C M AVR CARINVS NOB C, laureate, cuirassed bust of Carinus right, seen from front / VIRTV-S AVGGG, Mars (or soldier) standing facing in military dress, helmeted head right, grounded spear in right hand, left hand resting on grounded shield; SMA in exergue. RIC V.II 205. Calicó 4403. Extremely rare - no examples in sales archives. Perfectly centered on broad flan. Bright surfaces.
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Estimate: 7000-9000 USD