Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Lot 3901 Session 12 (11.30am Thursday) Roman Silver & Bronze Coins - Imperial
Estimate $80
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SOLD $200
CARUS, (A.D. 282-283), Tripolis mint, billon antoninianus, (3.84 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). Slight surface adhesion, but not detracting from the coin, otherwise nearly extremely fine/good very fine and scarce.
Ex D.J.Foster Collection and previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 48 (lot 3180).
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CARUS, (A.D. 282-283), Tripolis mint, billon antoninianus, (3.84 g), obv. IMP C M AVR CARVS ...
Estimate $80
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