Lot 4934

Description

Carus, (A.D. 282-283), Tripolis mint, billon antoninianus, (3.94 g), obv. IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG, radiate draped and cuirassed bust to right, rev. around VIRTVS AVGG, XXI in exergue, T R above, Emperor standing to right, holding sceptre, receiving globe from Jupiter (or Carinus), (S.12189, RIC 128); another, Antioch mint, billon antoninianus, (3.49 g), issued 283, obv. IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG, radiate draped and cuirassed bust of Carus to right, rev. around VIRTVS AVGGG, Carus and Carinus facing each other, one holding Victory, star above, S below, XXI in exergue, (S.12190, RIC 125, C.117). Toned, very fine - good very fine, second with silvering. (2)

Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously Status International Sale 315 (lot 7738, 7739).