Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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CARINUS, A.D. 283-285. AV Aureus (4.99 gms), Rome Mint. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Hairlines.
RIC-233; Cal-4394. Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust right; Reverse: The Farnese Hercules: Hercules standing right, with lion skin draped around arm and leaning upon club propped against rocks to right. A VERY RARE and highly attractive type, this specimen presents a staggering array of lustrous brilliance along with a rather sharp, well executed strike. The noted hairlines are quite minimal and very easily overlooked, making this a tremendous opportunity for the connoisseur.
Estimate: $15000 - $30000
RIC-233; Cal-4394. Obverse: Laureate and cuirassed bust right; Reverse: The Farnese Hercules: Hercules standing right, with lion skin draped around arm and leaning upon club propped against rocks to right. A VERY RARE and highly attractive type, this specimen presents a staggering array of lustrous brilliance along with a rather sharp, well executed strike. The noted hairlines are quite minimal and very easily overlooked, making this a tremendous opportunity for the connoisseur.
Estimate: $15000 - $30000