The Roman Empire
Carus, 282 – 283. Quinarius 282-283, billon 2.34 g. I[MP] C[A]V[S A]VG Laureate and cuirassed bust r. Rev. VIRTVS – AVGG Virtus standing l., holding spear and leaning r. hand on shield. C 112. RIC 58. King 1.
Very rare. Dark tone and some minor encrustations, otherwise good very fine
Ex NAC 15, 1999, 452 and CNG 90, 2012, 1696 sales. From the Martin Armstrong and George C. Hopkins collections.