Oslo Myntgalleri AS
Auction 27 27-28 Nov 2021
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Carus. AD 283-284. AV aureus (4,66 g). Rome mint?, struck AD 284. IMP C M AVR CARVS PF AVG, Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / VENERI VICTRICI, Venus, draped, standing left, holding Cupid in right hand and apple in left hand. A clear and attractive coin. Appearently very rare with this reverse variant and not listed in RIC or Calicó. The type is known from aureii of Numerian and Carinus. RIC -, Calicó -, Ex Spink Numismatic Circular 02/2008, RM 3696 Grade: 1+