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ROMAN EMPIRE - ROMAN
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903
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ROMAN EMPIRE - ROMAN
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Estimate €8,000
Voluntary lot
Description
ROMAN EMPIRE - ROMAN
Carus (282–283). Aureus ND (282), Rome?
Obv. IMP C M AVR CARVS P F AVG. Laureate and cuirassed bust facing right.
Rev. VIRT - V - S AVGG. Military Virtue, in military attire and wearing a helmet, advancing to the right, armed with a spear and carrying a military trophy on her shoulder.
Calicó 4292 – RIC.34 and 65 v. (bust) – Pink VI/2 p.27 v.; Gold – 4.36 g – 20 mm – 6 h
From the collection of a master chef, acquired before 2005; sold at the Leu Numismatik 10 auction on 24 October 2021, lot no. 2354, then at the Hess-Divo 340 auction on 1 June 2022, lot 104 and finally at the Triton XXVII auction, 9 January 2024, lot 861.
This specimen has seen very little circulation and displays a delicate golden patina. The reverse is barely scuffed with a few hairlines. A tiny scratch on the neck. Superb, in mint condition.
* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, buyers from within the EU are required to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
* Pursuant to Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of 5 April 2022, which comes into force in national law on 1 January 2025, the successful bidder from within the EU must also pay 5.5% VAT on this lot
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