Ancients
Carus (AD 282-283). AV aureus (19mm, 4.45 gm, 12h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5. Siscia, mid November AD 282. IMP C M AVR CA-RVS P F AVG, laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Carus right, seen from front / VICTO-RIA AVG, Victory standing left on banded globe, wreath upward in outstretched right hand, palm branch cradled in left. RIC V.II 95. Calicó 4285a. Perfectly struck and centered on highly lustrous surfaces.
From the Monaco Collection. Ex Roma Numismatics, Auction XXI (24 March 2021), lot 712; Classical Numismatic Group, private sale
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Estimate: 15000-20000 USD