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LOT 3252

Carus AV Aureus. AD 282-283.

Antioch mint. IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / VICTOR-IAE AVGG, Victory advancing to right, holding palm frond over left shoulder and wreath in her right hand; SMA in exergue. RIC V.2 122; Calicó 4290; Cohen-. Extremely Fine. Extremely rare; only one other example on CoinArchives (CNG 53, 1698).(5.02gr, 20mm, 12h).

Provenance

Ex Hess-Divo AG, Auction 334, 29 May 2018, lot 132;
Ex Nomos AG, Auction 17, 26 October 2018, lot 304 (dealer's ticket included).

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Rare Aureus with Portrait of Elderly Carus

LOT 3252

Carus AV Aureus.

Estimate £20,000 - 30,000€23,200 - 34,800 (for guidance only)$27,000 - 40,500 (for guidance only)

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